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NP08 TES

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,983 mi
Last recorded118,983 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP08 TES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing external top casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on ,all ok time of test

Pass 19 May 2025 117,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 113,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oily and diff oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2024 113,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oily and diff oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 108,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2023 108,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,551 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,990 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 46,806 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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NP08 TES is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NP08 TES, 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 NP08 TES registered?

NP08 TES is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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