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AO65 TJZ

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,124 mi
Last recorded85,124 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 TJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,124 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,636 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 82,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,462 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 79,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 64,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 50,135 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 50,135 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 44,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 38,342 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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AO65 TJZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO65 TJZ, 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 AO65 TJZ registered?

AO65 TJZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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