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R29 SED

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,720 mi
Last recorded42,720 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 SED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,720 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 33,431 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 27,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 27,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 19,680 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,422 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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R29 SED is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc 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 R29 SED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R29 SED?

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What year was R29 SED registered?

R29 SED is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2015.

Is R29 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 SED 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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