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DA15 FCJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA15 FCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 117,836 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 117,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2024 107,490 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 107,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,921 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 74,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,487 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,487 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,598 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,108 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 33,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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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DA15 FCJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA15 FCJ, 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 DA15 FCJ registered?

DA15 FCJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2015.

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