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RV15 SFO

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,730 mi
Last recorded68,730 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 SFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 68,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 68,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,654 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,933 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition and pads worn low

Rear brake discs worn and pads worn low

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,069 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has deep cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,184 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,303 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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RV15 SFO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

RV15 SFO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is RV15 SFO safe to buy?

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