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VK15 HHJ

2015 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 136,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,631 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,630 miles

Drive train fault showing on dash

Fail 28 Jun 2022 90,623 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive train fault showing on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative unable to detect pressure (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished and tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged - borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,619 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 15,619 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 HHJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VK15 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

VK15 HHJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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