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MW15 VUY

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW15 VUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,676 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 59,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,900 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 50,390 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 46,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 37,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder heavily (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 29,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted.

vehicle due for service and brake fluid change.

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 VUY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUY, 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 MW15 VUY registered?

MW15 VUY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2015.

Is MW15 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW15 VUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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