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VU15 VMY

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,653 mi
Last recorded131,653 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 VMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 131,653 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 126,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 119,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 119,503 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 114,874 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 108,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre tread wearing slightly low

rear screen wiper blade missing

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,664 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,770 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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VU15 VMY is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU15 VMY, 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.

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What year was VU15 VMY registered?

VU15 VMY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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