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RO15 OVA

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO15 OVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 104,617 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 104,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 98,776 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2025 98,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,864 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 81,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 74,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2022 74,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2021 68,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,592 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 17 May 2019 58,684 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted obscuring the view to items

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,820 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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RO15 OVA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 RO15 OVA, 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 RO15 OVA registered?

RO15 OVA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2015.

Is RO15 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO15 OVA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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