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FJ03 BMW

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,261 mi
Last recorded74,261 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 BMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 74,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 69,405 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,167 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,294 miles

exhaust flexi is damaged

Pass 26 May 2019 54,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 49,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 7 Jun 2018 49,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

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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FJ03 BMW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ03 BMW, 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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FJ03 BMW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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