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V5 DNL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 DNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,151 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 only just legal inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 145,714 miles

undertrays

Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 138,694 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 132,098 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,577 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 34,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 93,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,231 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 25,688 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 66,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 22,823 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,941 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED FRONT/ REAR

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 26,145 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (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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V5 DNL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V5 DNL, 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 V5 DNL registered?

V5 DNL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2015.

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