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BJ15 PWO

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 PWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,643 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 101,643 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,315 miles

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,154 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,719 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,702 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 66,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,165 miles

Front Both tires outer edges worn, no cords visible.

Under tray fitted obscuring certain components.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Both tires outer edges worn, no cords visible.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished in treads, no cords visible. (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring certain components.

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 PWO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BJ15 PWO, 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 BJ15 PWO registered?

BJ15 PWO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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