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W4 VAB

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,639 mi
Last recorded69,639 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 VAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,639 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 69,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 69,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 67,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,346 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 63,346 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,773 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 43,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 43,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 36,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,477 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,536 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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W4 VAB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 W4 VAB, 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 W4 VAB registered?

W4 VAB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 February 2015.

Is W4 VAB safe to buy?

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