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SA15 HYW

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,221 mi
Last recorded57,221 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA15 HYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,221 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 54,557 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight travel in brake pedal

Fail 5 Jan 2026 54,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 30 Dec 2024 48,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 42,849 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 42,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 39,262 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 39,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 35,136 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 30,707 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 30,707 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 23,352 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 23,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 15,879 miles

All four tyres have age related cracks within the tread pattern

All rake discs have slight surface corrosion

Under trays fitted

engine covers 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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SA15 HYW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA15 HYW, 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 SA15 HYW registered?

SA15 HYW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2015.

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