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PY64 ELW

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,026 mi
Last recorded81,026 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY64 ELW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 81,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 74,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,131 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,202 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 45,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 32,467 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 22,182 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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PY64 ELW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PY64 ELW, 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 PY64 ELW registered?

PY64 ELW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2015.

Is PY64 ELW safe to buy?

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