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BW15 MZJ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,973 mi
Last recorded116,973 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,973 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 116,973 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 103,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,916 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2023 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine cover insecure

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2022 76,099 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 76,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,333 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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BW15 MZJ 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 66.7%.

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 BW15 MZJ, 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 BW15 MZJ registered?

BW15 MZJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2015.

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