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J23 TEU

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,466 mi
Last recorded82,466 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 TEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 82,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 68,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 61,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

service due on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 42,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,508 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 42,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 35,609 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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J23 TEU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J23 TEU, 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 J23 TEU registered?

J23 TEU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2015.

Is J23 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 TEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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