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WA15 VNU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,334 mi
Last recorded107,334 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA15 VNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,334 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 102,232 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 93,854 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 93,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,189 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 82,189 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,520 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 67,284 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 35,969 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,758 miles

exhaust flexi noisey and has lots of movemont

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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WA15 VNU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WA15 VNU, 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 WA15 VNU registered?

WA15 VNU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is WA15 VNU safe to buy?

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