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NV15 ZBR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV15 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,006 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 51,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 45,518 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,609 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 30,001 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 30,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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NV15 ZBR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV15 ZBR, 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 NV15 ZBR registered?

NV15 ZBR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 August 2015.

Is NV15 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV15 ZBR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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