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B9 XJC

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 XJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,805 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 70,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 65,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,792 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Strip Fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chameleon Tint (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 60,792 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Strip Fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Chameleon Tint (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 40,361 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 28,081 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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B9 XJC is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B9 XJC, 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 B9 XJC registered?

B9 XJC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is B9 XJC safe to buy?

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