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SL05 BUD

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,594 mi
Last recorded75,594 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 BUD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,594 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 71,621 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,984 miles

full belly trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 30 Nov 2022 63,864 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,498 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,918 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,179 miles

os rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Nov 2018 32,550 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 32,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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SL05 BUD is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 SL05 BUD, 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 SL05 BUD registered?

SL05 BUD is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 December 2015.

Is SL05 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL05 BUD 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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