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SN15 ZGF

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,758 mi
Last recorded91,758 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2025 83,551 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 75,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 71,213 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE LOOSE

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side 225/45/17 XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATE LOOSE

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

WHEEL ALINMENT NEEDED

Pass 9 May 2022 62,376 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,040 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,416 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 45,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 33,489 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering not working Motor unit splitting apart (2.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 24,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 15,118 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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 ZGF is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

SN15 ZGF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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