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VE57 STE

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,594 mi
Last recorded106,594 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE57 STE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,554 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 72,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 58,856 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 47,180 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 47,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,840 miles

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

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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VE57 STE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE57 STE, 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 VE57 STE registered?

VE57 STE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is VE57 STE safe to buy?

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