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AJ15 XFL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 XFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 77,535 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating caliper (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 64,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,116 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 57,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,991 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,867 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 31,855 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 XFL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFL, 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 AJ15 XFL registered?

AJ15 XFL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2015.

Is AJ15 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ15 XFL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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