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J321 SLM

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,188 mi
Last recorded74,188 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 SLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 74,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 70,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 70,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,770 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 57,770 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,285 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 33,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 22,900 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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J321 SLM is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 J321 SLM, 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 J321 SLM registered?

J321 SLM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is J321 SLM safe to buy?

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