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RV15 BLN

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,713 mi
Last recorded117,713 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 BLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 117,713 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,161 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 109,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,735 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 99,735 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 92,349 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 92,347 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,118 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2022 88,118 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,319 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,345 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2020 74,345 miles

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

Front tyres wearing heavily on edges

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 62,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RV15 BLN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV15 BLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV15 BLN registered?

RV15 BLN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2015.

Is RV15 BLN safe to buy?

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