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MW15 VVY

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,543 mi
Last recorded122,543 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 122,543 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,432 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 109,572 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,174 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))

Pass 6 May 2022 94,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 86,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 54,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges.

Offside Front Nail in tyre punctured. ()

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 VVY 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 100%.

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 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

MW15 VVY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2015.

Is MW15 VVY safe to buy?

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