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PL15 KCZ

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,210 mi
Last recorded77,210 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 KCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 77,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 72,536 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front day light running lamp inoperative

Pass 9 May 2024 59,318 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 55,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,705 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 36,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 25,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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PL15 KCZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL15 KCZ, 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 PL15 KCZ registered?

PL15 KCZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2015.

Is PL15 KCZ safe to buy?

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