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SC15 FCA

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,122 mi
Last recorded123,122 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 FCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,130 miles

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit on Outer Half (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Front Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Main Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 113,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake Lever has Excess Travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit on Outer Half (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Front Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Main Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,501 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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SC15 FCA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver 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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

SC15 FCA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 July 2015.

Is SC15 FCA safe to buy?

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