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VK15 WHA

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,023 mi
Last recorded71,023 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 71,023 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 71,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 70,505 miles

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

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 70,505 miles

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

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 69,440 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 69,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 55,036 miles

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2021 55,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2020 43,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 35,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 WHA 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 63.6%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

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

Is VK15 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK15 WHA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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