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NX15 XMR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,426 mi
Last recorded236,426 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX15 XMR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 236,426 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 235,398 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 217,411 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low. (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little to no reserve travel.

undertray hanging down due to fixings missing but secure.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 217,405 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low. (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little to no reserve travel.

undertray hanging down due to fixings missing but secure.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 183,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens damaged no affect on light output

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON THE LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little to no reserve travel.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens damaged no affect on light output

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,599 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,847 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,745 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,719 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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NX15 XMR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 NX15 XMR, 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 NX15 XMR registered?

NX15 XMR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2015.

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