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GF15 ZJJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,035 mi
Last recorded49,035 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 ZJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 49,035 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 45,971 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 43,560 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 43,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 42,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 40,586 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 39,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,140 miles

Front brake linings getting low

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF brake binding slightly

Rear brake linings getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 29,056 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake linings getting low

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake linings getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZJJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZJJ, 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 GF15 ZJJ registered?

GF15 ZJJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is GF15 ZJJ safe to buy?

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