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SA15 WCL

2015 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,250 mi
Last recorded50,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA15 WCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 42,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 38,005 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mark on inside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 38,005 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view mark on inside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 33,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 28,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,791 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,233 miles

engine cover and undertray's fitted obscuring some components

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre outer edge is worn and has deep cracking to tread no cords visible

o/s/r tyre deep cracking to tread no cords visible

Fail 5 Apr 2019 19,233 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray's fitted obscuring some components

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

n/s/f tyre outer edge is worn and has deep cracking to tread no cords visible

o/s/r tyre deep cracking to tread no cords visible

Pass 30 Apr 2018 15,341 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 15,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WCL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCL, 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

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What year was SA15 WCL registered?

SA15 WCL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is SA15 WCL safe to buy?

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