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S333 RCC

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,893 mi
Last recorded118,893 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 RCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 118,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output after market bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No cleaning edge on rear wiper blade

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TPMs illuminated

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 118,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire at rpm test range (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output after market bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No cleaning edge on rear wiper blade

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TPMs illuminated

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,031 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective covers damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Temp fuel cap fitted

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 107,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Rear wiper blade split

TPMs illuminated

Temp fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 96,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer pad measured at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMs illuminated

Temp fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 96,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r outer pad measured at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMs illuminated

Temp fuel cap fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 86,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES. (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER TRAYS MISSING .

Pass 10 May 2022 72,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 72,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 54,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 26,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 26,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 13,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 8,069 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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S333 RCC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S333 RCC, 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 S333 RCC registered?

S333 RCC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is S333 RCC safe to buy?

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