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J15 XLJ

2019 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 XLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 61,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Possible crankshaft pulley starting to fail

Pass 20 Jul 2024 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 27,361 miles

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

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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J15 XLJ is a 2019 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 J15 XLJ, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J15 XLJ registered?

J15 XLJ is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2019.

Is J15 XLJ safe to buy?

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