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MW15 VUT

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,303 mi
Last recorded115,303 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW15 VUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 115,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced damage to lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced damage to lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever almost reaching end of reserve travel

Fail 2 May 2023 115,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced damage to lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced damage to lens (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever almost reaching end of reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,964 miles

Offside Rear tail lamp cluster damaged no sharp edges or light operation affected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 105,964 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leakage at exhaust down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tail lamp cluster damaged no sharp edges or light operation affected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 96,707 miles
Fail 30 May 2021 96,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 77,858 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 62,306 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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MW15 VUT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW15 VUT, 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 MW15 VUT registered?

MW15 VUT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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