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PF15 VDM

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,557 mi
Last recorded112,557 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF15 VDM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 112,557 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 109,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,004 miles

Offside Rear Has a cut in tread but no cords visable

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,379 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 67,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both treads worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 56,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 47,721 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,058 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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PF15 VDM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PF15 VDM, 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 PF15 VDM registered?

PF15 VDM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is PF15 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF15 VDM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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