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MD15 GVY

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD15 GVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 117,128 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 117,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 113,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 113,790 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,481 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 105,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 97,099 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,417 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 87,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 56,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 46,723 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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MD15 GVY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

MD15 GVY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is MD15 GVY safe to buy?

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