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X13 EML

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,770 mi
Last recorded100,770 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 EML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 100,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 90,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 82,508 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 72,171 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 72,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,346 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 62,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 52,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 39,385 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 39,385 miles

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

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

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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X13 EML is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X13 EML, 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 X13 EML registered?

X13 EML is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2015.

Is X13 EML safe to buy?

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