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BJ65 FAU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,035 mi
Last recorded74,035 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 FAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 74,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,080 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 66,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 61,634 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 61,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 44,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,829 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 17,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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 FAU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ65 FAU, 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 BJ65 FAU registered?

BJ65 FAU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is BJ65 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ65 FAU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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