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VK15 ZKO

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,558 mi
Last recorded102,558 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and 2mm on tread on edge 205/55/16 both rear (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake on limit high travel

Pass 7 Jan 2025 90,819 miles

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travel on handbrake lever

Fail 7 Jan 2025 90,819 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE/DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,322 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 84,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 68,020 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 39,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 20,500 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 20,500 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZKO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel 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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

VK15 ZKO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2015.

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