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SN15 MKV

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,730 mi
Last recorded104,730 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN15 MKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 104,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,408 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 84,284 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 84,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,087 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 68,025 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 68,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 58,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 115,390 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,678 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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SN15 MKV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN15 MKV, 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 SN15 MKV registered?

SN15 MKV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is SN15 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN15 MKV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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