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MG11 BAY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,401 mi
Last recorded77,401 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG11 BAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 77,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,019 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,716 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake warning light on dash

exhaust down pipe flexi broken and starting to blow

front brake disc's worn and ridged

Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,704 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake warning light on dash

exhaust down pipe flexi broken and starting to blow

front brake disc's worn and ridged

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,844 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 50,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 46,413 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wear indicator light on - car has new brake pads fitted to the front, checked, possible pad wire not connected or been reset (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre but currently not leaking air ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 46,413 miles

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wear indicator light on - car has new brake pads fitted to the front, checked, possible pad wire not connected or been reset (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre but currently not leaking air ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 32,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Quarter panel and door has damage with sharp edges likely to cause injury. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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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MG11 BAY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MG11 BAY, 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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MG11 BAY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2015.

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