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VN15 FWZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,226 mi
Last recorded136,226 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN15 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 136,226 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 136,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 132,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,930 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 118,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 113,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 113,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,579 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 106,576 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 101,399 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 101,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,898 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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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VN15 FWZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN15 FWZ, 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 VN15 FWZ registered?

VN15 FWZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is VN15 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN15 FWZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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