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SH53 BXS

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,610 mi
Last recorded117,610 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 110,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 101,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 80,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,949 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 71,948 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,593 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,157 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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SH53 BXS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 SH53 BXS, 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

How do I check the history of SH53 BXS?

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What year was SH53 BXS registered?

SH53 BXS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is SH53 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 BXS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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