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SB15 FXX

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,582 mi
Last recorded110,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 FXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 110,582 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 6 Jan 2026 110,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2025 105,361 miles

undertrays

Fail 10 Jan 2025 105,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,740 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust blow from turbo

Pass 15 Jan 2023 87,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak in crankcase breather area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 68,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,313 miles

Unable to check brake fluid

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 56,791 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 35,749 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge and close to legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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SB15 FXX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SB15 FXX, 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 SB15 FXX registered?

SB15 FXX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is SB15 FXX safe to buy?

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