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SG15 CWE

2015 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG15 CWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,790 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 96,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 74,477 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,004 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 53,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 26,770 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 22,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,052 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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SG15 CWE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG15 CWE, 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 SG15 CWE registered?

SG15 CWE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is SG15 CWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG15 CWE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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