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VE15 MKF

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 MKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,618 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 73,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,796 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 65,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,610 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,737 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low

Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,396 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 MKF is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

VE15 MKF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is VE15 MKF safe to buy?

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