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VK15 WGY

2015 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,164 mi
Last recorded61,164 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 WGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 61,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 57,093 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2025 57,093 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,752 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 53,752 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 49,251 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 44,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 39,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 39,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 36,815 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,817 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 WGY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

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

Is VK15 WGY safe to buy?

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