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2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,139 mi
Last recorded88,139 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 BAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 88,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 37,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,759 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,496 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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S500 BAH is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S500 BAH, 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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S500 BAH is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2015.

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