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S31 VLT

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 VLT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,918 miles

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

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

park break needs adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 102,502 miles

flatr spot damage to both rear wheel rims

Fail 20 Sep 2023 102,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

flatr spot damage to both rear wheel rims

Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,601 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Pass 11 Sep 2021 71,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,643 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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S31 VLT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S31 VLT, 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

How do I check the history of S31 VLT?

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What year was S31 VLT registered?

S31 VLT is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is S31 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 VLT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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