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FY65 KJU

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,355 mi
Last recorded113,355 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 KJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 113,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 26 May 2026 113,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 113,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 113,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 101,909 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,725 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 90,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,459 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,319 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 82,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,297 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 59,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FY65 KJU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY65 KJU, 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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FY65 KJU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2015.

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