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RF15 FWM

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,773 mi
Last recorded118,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF15 FWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 118,773 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 108,499 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 103,870 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 103,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure flex broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low lamp fault unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,626 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 93,624 miles

Central Front Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (a))

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,166 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,832 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,027 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 58,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 58,378 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,811 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,478 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / DAMAGE TO OSR WING PANEL

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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RF15 FWM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF15 FWM, 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 RF15 FWM registered?

RF15 FWM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is RF15 FWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF15 FWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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