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RF15 NCA

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,307 mi
Last recorded107,307 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 107,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp cluster damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 85,582 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit/advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 55,135 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 55,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,545 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 26,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,532 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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RF15 NCA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

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

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