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V100 ABY

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,227 mi
Last recorded206,227 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 ABY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 206,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 194,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 182,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 168,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 125,395 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 110,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,721 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 65,785 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V100 ABY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V100 ABY, 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 V100 ABY registered?

V100 ABY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 February 2015.

Is V100 ABY safe to buy?

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