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RE63 SAL

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,987 mi
Last recorded67,987 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE63 SAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 67,987 miles

Exhaust flex weak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 64,635 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 55,046 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2024 55,044 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2023 54,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 47,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 40,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc is worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 37,741 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,938 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 36,938 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 34,620 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 25,796 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 25,772 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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RE63 SAL is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RE63 SAL, 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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RE63 SAL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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