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MA15 RFZ

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,348 mi
Last recorded68,348 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA15 RFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 68,348 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both fronts) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Both rears) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 64,327 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 64,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 57,592 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 57,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint ( marked with yellow chalk ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 51,823 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 46,577 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 36,384 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 27,169 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 20,569 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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MA15 RFZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA15 RFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA15 RFZ registered?

MA15 RFZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is MA15 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA15 RFZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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