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SC15 OVW

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,513 mi
Last recorded137,513 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 OVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 137,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 96,583 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front small cuts in the tread

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

Offside Front small cuts in the tyre tread

Fail 24 Feb 2022 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front small cuts in the tread

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

Offside Front small cuts in the tyre tread

Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,800 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 52,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2018 42,186 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 OVW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

SC15 OVW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2015.

Is SC15 OVW safe to buy?

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