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PL64 ELX

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL64 ELX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 88,458 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,312 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 79,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 65,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,316 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 40,316 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,659 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 11,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 8,276 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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PL64 ELX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PL64 ELX, 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 PL64 ELX registered?

PL64 ELX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is PL64 ELX safe to buy?

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