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R999 TRE

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,490 mi
Last recorded119,490 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 TRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 119,490 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Fail 18 Nov 2025 119,490 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 29 Nov 2024 117,612 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 115,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,583 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 114,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 110,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 106,742 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 106,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint worn

wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2019 76,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint worn

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,549 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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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R999 TRE is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R999 TRE, 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 R999 TRE registered?

R999 TRE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2015.

Is R999 TRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 TRE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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