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SC15 FBE

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,258 mi
Last recorded141,258 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 FBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 141,258 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 141,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 130,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,316 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,195 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,329 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 63,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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SC15 FBE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SC15 FBE, 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 SC15 FBE registered?

SC15 FBE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is SC15 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC15 FBE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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