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R16 NEB

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 NEB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

both rear shockers, bump stops broken, covers dropped down

exhaust front flexi split/has a lot of movement

Fail 20 Apr 2026 80,494 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort low

both rear shockers, bump stops broken, covers dropped down

exhaust front flexi split/has a lot of movement

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,125 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts ()

a lot of movement in exhaust flexy

Pass 16 Apr 2024 73,340 miles

DPF flexy worn a lot of movement

Factory fitted covers

Shocker dust covers front ones deteriorated a lot and rears drop off bump stops

TC switch stiff to work ?

Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,713 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 59,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,312 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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R16 NEB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R16 NEB, 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 R16 NEB registered?

R16 NEB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2015.

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