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WG15 VFF

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,835 mi
Last recorded107,835 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG15 VFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 107,835 miles

both front shocker protectors deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2024 97,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker protector lose

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

hand brake traval high

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover perishing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop/cover perished

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 81,748 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover perishing

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop /cover perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover perishing

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

Offside Rear Bump stop/cover perished

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,069 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,069 miles

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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,960 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split/damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover splitting

Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split/damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,120 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,274 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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WG15 VFF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WG15 VFF, 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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WG15 VFF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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