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BM55 JAX

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,238 mi
Last recorded103,238 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 JAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,238 miles

Nearside Front headlight damaged

both passenger tyres perished

Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 87,555 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,955 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,899 miles

Fitted with undertray nearside, offside and front central underneath.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 71,787 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 71,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,792 miles

Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

Unable to check some parts of front suspension due to under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to check both rear lower coil springs

Unable to check some parts of front suspension due to under tray fitted

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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BM55 JAX is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 BM55 JAX, 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 BM55 JAX registered?

BM55 JAX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2015.

Is BM55 JAX safe to buy?

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