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TIG 9942

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,495 mi
Last recorded111,495 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 9942
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 111,495 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 101,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALS0 HAS A UNREPAIRABLE PUNCTURE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 91,923 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 83,027 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,028 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 74,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,427 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi broken and causing exhaust to hit

front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and worn low

rear pads worn close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,176 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,002 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 54,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,725 miles

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

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

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

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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TIG 9942 is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc 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 TIG 9942, 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 TIG 9942 registered?

TIG 9942 is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is TIG 9942 safe to buy?

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