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SV15 SFY

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,069 mi
Last recorded90,069 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV15 SFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 90,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,691 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,094 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORTS POOR

Pass 8 Jul 2023 78,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,893 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,893 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 58,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 58,882 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 55,554 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 45,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 31,867 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 31,866 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SV15 SFY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SV15 SFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV15 SFY registered?

SV15 SFY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is SV15 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV15 SFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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