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BJ15 JRU

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,501 mi
Last recorded147,501 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 JRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 147,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 134,593 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,301 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,884 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckeld

Offside Front wheel slightly buckeld

Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,401 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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BJ15 JRU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ15 JRU, 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 BJ15 JRU registered?

BJ15 JRU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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