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SF15 XEX

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,598 mi
Last recorded81,598 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF15 XEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,077 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,457 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 92,278 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,236 miles

both rear tyre treads low [2mm]

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,922 miles

slightly low effort on o/s parking brake

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,361 miles

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

engine cover plus under trays fitted

not a run flat tyre fitted to n/s/f

Pass 14 Feb 2018 11,478 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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SF15 XEX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SF15 XEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF15 XEX registered?

SF15 XEX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is SF15 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF15 XEX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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