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AM05 EJM

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 EJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 105,598 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 105,598 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,419 miles

ADVISE: rear wiper blade spit

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE: wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: inner face of brake discs is worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: tyre is getting low 2mm (225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 99,419 miles

ADVISE: rear wiper blade spit

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (fitted wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVISE: wiper blade starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: inner face of brake discs is worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: tyre is getting low 2mm (225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 91,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 91,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 83,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 68,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,749 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,074 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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AM05 EJM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 AM05 EJM, 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 AM05 EJM registered?

AM05 EJM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is AM05 EJM safe to buy?

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