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VK15 HYV

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,687 mi
Last recorded116,687 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 HYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 116,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,999 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,981 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,570 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,566 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,019 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,526 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HYV 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 VK15 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

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

Is VK15 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK15 HYV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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