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SD15 CXB

2015 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,320 mi
Last recorded95,320 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD15 CXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 95,320 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 95,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 86,145 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 86,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (RoF) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 77,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (RoF) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (RoF) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,822 miles

oil on min

Fail 31 Mar 2023 65,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil on min

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 35,575 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 35,575 miles

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,451 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,461 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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SD15 CXB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SD15 CXB, 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 SD15 CXB registered?

SD15 CXB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is SD15 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD15 CXB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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