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VA64 SWW

2015 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,691 mi
Last recorded61,691 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA64 SWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,323 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 54,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 47,455 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 47,455 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 38,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 27,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,167 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 20,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 19,208 miles

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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VA64 SWW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA64 SWW, 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 VA64 SWW?

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What year was VA64 SWW registered?

VA64 SWW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 January 2015.

Is VA64 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA64 SWW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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