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MC15 VPA

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC15 VPA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 129,056 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 129,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 118,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,324 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,630 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 21,352 miles

Emissions test carried out,but too clean to detect

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

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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MC15 VPA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC15 VPA, 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 MC15 VPA registered?

MC15 VPA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is MC15 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC15 VPA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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