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VK15 PLX

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 93,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 93,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water/condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 79,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 74,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 66,814 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,795 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 PLX is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

VK15 PLX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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