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SL15 VMO

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,886 mi
Last recorded75,886 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 VMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 75,886 miles

TPMS illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,068 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 70,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2023 64,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 64,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,704 miles

Front to rear underbody panels fitted unable to inspect underneath vehicle properly

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,606 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,666 miles

both rear tyres have worn low [ 2.5mm approx [ 245/35/18/88Y ] run/flats

Pass 3 May 2019 30,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 22,046 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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SL15 VMO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel 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 SL15 VMO, 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 SL15 VMO registered?

SL15 VMO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2015.

Is SL15 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL15 VMO 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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