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J21 ASR

2015 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,285 mi
Last recorded81,285 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 ASR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 79,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 78,567 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 73,435 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 66,323 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 60,398 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess play/worn mounting bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

air box to turbo pipe split

Pass 11 May 2020 59,471 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 59,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,302 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 34,220 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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J21 ASR is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J21 ASR, 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

How do I check the history of J21 ASR?

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What year was J21 ASR registered?

J21 ASR is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is J21 ASR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 ASR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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