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SA10 RKA

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 RKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 98,189 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 98,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 98,184 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 30 Jun 2025 92,323 miles

Front Coolant low

Front Engine cover loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Jacking point block missing

Fail 30 Jun 2025 92,323 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant low

Front Engine cover loose

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Jacking point block missing

tpms light (on)

Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover loose

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2024 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover loose

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,043 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 43,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 32,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,060 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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SA10 RKA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA10 RKA, 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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SA10 RKA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 August 2015.

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