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SL15 VMT

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,974 mi
Last recorded90,974 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 90,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 75,450 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 72,637 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy Exhaust flexi is broken causing a noise. (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Belt has some slack when in its natural position- retracting when fully pulled out and is locking once belt is in a fixed/buckled location. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 67,252 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 54,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,717 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 42,717 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,841 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 VMT is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL15 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

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

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