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OW12 SAR

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,230 mi
Last recorded98,230 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW12 SAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 84,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,186 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 46,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.2mm AND moderately perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.4mm AND moderately perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3mm AND slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,280 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2020 34,016 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 26,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OW12 SAR is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OW12 SAR, 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 OW12 SAR registered?

OW12 SAR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2015.

Is OW12 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW12 SAR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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