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GL15 WEJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,073 mi
Last recorded72,073 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,716 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,919 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 55,799 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow retraction.under tray fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,929 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,503 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 48,503 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,755 miles

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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GL15 WEJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL15 WEJ, 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 GL15 WEJ registered?

GL15 WEJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is GL15 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 WEJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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