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VE15 BGK

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,146 mi
Last recorded145,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 BGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 132,046 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 132,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 118,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 105,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 105,569 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust detached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (225/445ZR17) RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 225/45ZR17) RF 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45ZR17) RF 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,703 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 51,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 37,853 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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VE15 BGK is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel 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 VE15 BGK, 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 VE15 BGK registered?

VE15 BGK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2015.

Is VE15 BGK safe to buy?

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