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SU53 TAN

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU53 TAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 121,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general rear underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Nov 2025 121,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread(cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general rear underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,824 miles

rear pads on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2023 113,422 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 64,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 108,945 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,044 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,108 miles

exhaust flexi joint heavily deteriorated with minor blow

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r brake pad warning wire insecure

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 40,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,666 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated with slight blow

propshaft rear drive coupling deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 36,354 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad / brake fluid dash light on fluid level on max--pads appear fine--advise further inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2019 95,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

brake pad / brake fluid dash light on fluid level on max--pads appear fine--advise further inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,524 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 29,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 88,092 miles

brake pad warning illuminated

Fail 16 Nov 2018 88,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pad warning illuminated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 28,309 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 28,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,429 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,738 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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SU53 TAN is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 SU53 TAN, 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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SU53 TAN is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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