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V26 SOS

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 SOS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 72,912 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress behind the lens but not effecting projected beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 72,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress behind the lens but not effecting projected beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,853 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,668 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 46,061 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 34,467 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 33,457 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 30,514 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,602 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 26,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V26 SOS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 V26 SOS, 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

How do I check the history of V26 SOS?

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What year was V26 SOS registered?

V26 SOS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 January 2015.

Is V26 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V26 SOS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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