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RU55 RLP

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,972 mi
Last recorded105,972 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 RLP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 105,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 105,972 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,660 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 102,601 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 225/45R17 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,767 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 97,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BULB FLASHING / TURNING ON AND OFF (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced BULB FLASHING / TURNING ON AND OFF (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS LIGHT DISPLAYED

Pass 1 Oct 2022 89,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS light displayed

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,698 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in middle of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,513 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,081 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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RU55 RLP is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RU55 RLP, 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 RU55 RLP registered?

RU55 RLP is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is RU55 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 RLP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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