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V999 MLR

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,154 mi
Last recorded167,154 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 MLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 167,154 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 154,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 148,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 138,806 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 138,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 128,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,441 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 121,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,401 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,931 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

Offside front tyre on 3mm and wearing on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

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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V999 MLR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V999 MLR, 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 V999 MLR registered?

V999 MLR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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