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GF15 ZJE

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,450 mi
Last recorded57,450 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 ZJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 57,450 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 57,450 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 52,257 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 52,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,897 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 50,897 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 46,555 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 41,864 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 41,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 38,090 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 38,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 May 2019 31,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 30,401 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 30,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GF15 ZJE is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GF15 ZJE, 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 GF15 ZJE registered?

GF15 ZJE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2015.

Is GF15 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF15 ZJE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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