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R15 MTO

2016 BMW M135

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,136 mi
Last recorded73,136 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW M13544,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 MTO
MakeBMW
ModelM135
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,136 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 65,149 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,440 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 48,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 41,159 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 34,492 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M135?

Based on 887 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads
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R15 MTO is a 2016 BMW M135 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW M135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 44,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M135 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M135 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R15 MTO registered?

R15 MTO is a 2016 BMW M135, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is R15 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 MTO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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