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V23 SUL

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,931 mi
Last recorded136,931 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 SUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 136,931 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Dec 2024 134,660 miles

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

Fail 26 Dec 2024 134,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 134,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine under covers fitted

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,828 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 124,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 88,325 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 88,325 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror screen damaged in zone A above 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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V23 SUL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V23 SUL, 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 V23 SUL registered?

V23 SUL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is V23 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 SUL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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