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VK15 ALU

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,155 mi
Last recorded59,155 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 ALU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 59,155 miles

tyres cut on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jul 2025 52,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,532 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 41,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,505 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 5,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 5,259 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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VK15 ALU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK15 ALU, 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 VK15 ALU registered?

VK15 ALU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is VK15 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK15 ALU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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