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NL15 VUW

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 VUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 66,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 57,346 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 53,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,237 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,385 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 36,383 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear b/j (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 30,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 25,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 11,308 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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NL15 VUW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL15 VUW, 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 NL15 VUW registered?

NL15 VUW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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The MOT history for NL15 VUW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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