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R111 GWL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,933 mi
Last recorded107,933 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 GWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 107,933 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 96,837 miles

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

Rear high level brake lamp not working

Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 84,538 miles

Nearside 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 15 Jun 2022 72,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 60,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,533 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 43,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 37,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 37,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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R111 GWL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel 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 R111 GWL, 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 R111 GWL registered?

R111 GWL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is R111 GWL safe to buy?

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