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MK03 BEC

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 BEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 132,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,171 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,469 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 54,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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MK03 BEC is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK03 BEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK03 BEC registered?

MK03 BEC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2015.

Is MK03 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 BEC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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