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AJ15 KVM

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,524 mi
Last recorded139,524 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 KVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 139,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 134,537 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wire touching on brake hose

Nearside Rear shock dust cover dropped

Nearside Rear shock dust cover dropped

both front shock dust covers perished and split

park brake effort poor on limit

Pass 10 Apr 2024 125,994 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 125,982 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 114,567 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 114,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 101,449 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,336 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 90,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm remaining and bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm remaining and bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 81,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm remaining and bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm remaining and bald on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,184 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,599 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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AJ15 KVM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey 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 AJ15 KVM, 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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AJ15 KVM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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