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MD15 EFB

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,157 mi
Last recorded128,157 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD15 EFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 128,157 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 110,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 95,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm size 245 35 18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm size 245 35 18RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 86,895 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm size 245 35 18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm size 245 35 18RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 76,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 76,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 / 35 / 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,314 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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MD15 EFB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel 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 MD15 EFB, 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 MD15 EFB registered?

MD15 EFB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is MD15 EFB safe to buy?

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