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SP15 VLC

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,621 mi
Last recorded132,621 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP15 VLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 132,621 miles

undertrays fitted inspection limited

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,688 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 113,688 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front section at flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2024 100,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,446 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 66,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 26,648 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 26,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SP15 VLC is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP15 VLC, 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 SP15 VLC registered?

SP15 VLC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is SP15 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP15 VLC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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