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VE15 VWA

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,547 mi
Last recorded180,547 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 VWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 180,547 miles

advise rear shockers rec paint floor

Pass 17 Jun 2025 161,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatshield around fuel tank pulled out of place but not insecure or at risk of causing a fire

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers poor but not damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 139,949 miles

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

Heatshield around fuel tank pulled out of place but not insecure or at risk of causing a fire

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,103 miles

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

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

fuel tank heat shield damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2020 56,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,385 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,874 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 VWA is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VE15 VWA, 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

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What year was VE15 VWA registered?

VE15 VWA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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