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BJ65 ERO

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,871 mi
Last recorded70,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 ERO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,871 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,644 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 60,638 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,744 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 46,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,412 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,659 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 32,659 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 26,737 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside rear tyre shows signs previous fouling on arch, recommend monitoring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 26,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside rear tyre shows signs previous fouling on arch, recommend monitoring

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint has play. May require attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 19,029 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 19,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BJ65 ERO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ65 ERO, 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 BJ65 ERO registered?

BJ65 ERO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2015.

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