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S29 HNH

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,977 mi
Last recorded163,977 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 HNH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 163,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,969 miles

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

some insecurity nearside front wheelarch liner

Fail 16 Oct 2024 148,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

some insecurity nearside front wheelarch liner

Pass 27 Oct 2023 130,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,470 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 94,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,096 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 71,096 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 44,858 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 May 2018 35,366 miles

Front pads on 3mm.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

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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S29 HNH is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S29 HNH, 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 S29 HNH registered?

S29 HNH is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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