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PD15 XXX

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,850 mi
Last recorded85,850 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD15 XXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,850 miles

Exhaust flexi worn/loose.

Fail 21 Aug 2026 85,850 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust flexi worn/loose.

Pass 30 Aug 2025 78,760 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,536 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 70,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 60,967 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 48,081 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 37,164 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,118 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,027 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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PD15 XXX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 PD15 XXX, 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 PD15 XXX registered?

PD15 XXX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 October 2015.

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