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XO09 ALF

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,781 mi
Last recorded124,781 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO09 ALF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 124,781 miles

Undertray not fully secure cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advisory engine cover and under tray missing

Pass 27 May 2025 111,372 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Aftermarket tint film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Aftermarket tint film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 111,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Aftermarket tint film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Aftermarket tint film fitted (3.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 109,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,251 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,542 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 74,986 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 74,985 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2021 74,514 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 74,514 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 72,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 72,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,866 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 59,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,805 miles

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

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

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

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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XO09 ALF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XO09 ALF, 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 XO09 ALF registered?

XO09 ALF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2015.

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