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W28 DMA

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,224 mi
Last recorded61,224 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 DMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 61,224 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 58,742 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 58,742 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 131,444 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 126,422 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2023 126,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2023 53,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2022 120,803 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2022 120,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 115,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,481 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 205/55x16 close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,572 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 110,920 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 110,920 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 105,018 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 105,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,356 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,531 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,530 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,898 miles

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

Offside Rear OSR tyre has nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2017 73,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W28 DMA is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W28 DMA, 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 W28 DMA registered?

W28 DMA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is W28 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W28 DMA shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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