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R16 PEL

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,189 mi
Last recorded37,189 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 PEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 34,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 26,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 23,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 20,154 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 15,860 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 15,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2018 12,066 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 PEL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PEL, 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 PEL registered?

R16 PEL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is R16 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 PEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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