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PF15 VHL

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,310 mi
Last recorded72,310 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF15 VHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 72,310 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 70,392 miles

Brake warning light on

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 70,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning light on

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,638 miles

Damage to nsr

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn and lipped

Fail 13 Jun 2023 57,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At broken flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Damage to nsr

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,119 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 16 Jun 2021 47,342 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 47,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,372 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 41,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 33,731 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,621 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 VHL is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PF15 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF15 VHL registered?

PF15 VHL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is PF15 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF15 VHL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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