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RV15 SVL

2015 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 SVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,630 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 85,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 85,921 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and small damage inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,863 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,053 miles

coolant leek

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,666 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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 SVL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

RV15 SVL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2015.

Is RV15 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV15 SVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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