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MD15 ZRC

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD15 ZRC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,870 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 127,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 127,847 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive leak at front (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 120,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 112,221 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 112,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 102,284 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 91,415 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 81,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts and also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 73,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,718 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 ZRC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRC, 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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MD15 ZRC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2015.

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