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PY15 MKV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY15 MKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover slightly split

Pass 23 Sep 2024 96,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiperblade torn on end

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 88,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade

Fail 9 Sep 2020 63,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,813 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,922 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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PY15 MKV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PY15 MKV, 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 PY15 MKV registered?

PY15 MKV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 August 2015.

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