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UV55 TEV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,486 mi
Last recorded118,486 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUV55 TEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 110,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 94,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 86,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 80,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 73,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 58,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,699 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 46,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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UV55 TEV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UV55 TEV, 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 UV55 TEV registered?

UV55 TEV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is UV55 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for UV55 TEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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