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SY15 KXH

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 KXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 100,372 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 100,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure Flexi Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 82,207 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,207 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre light on

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,111 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,057 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 34,774 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 31,867 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread 2.5mm (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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SY15 KXH is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY15 KXH, 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 SY15 KXH registered?

SY15 KXH is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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