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S185 TER

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,244 mi
Last recorded65,244 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 TER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met, the system may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Feb 2026 65,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met, the system may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,284 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake performance slightly low. System may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,119 miles

osf caliper clip missing

Fail 1 Mar 2023 49,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

osf caliper clip missing

Pass 14 Feb 2022 44,949 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 43,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,255 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 32,255 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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S185 TER is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S185 TER, 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 S185 TER registered?

S185 TER is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is S185 TER safe to buy?

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