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J44 SVS

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 82,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 73,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,686 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 9 Apr 2024 62,686 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 48,465 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 48,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***2-3mm*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 39,089 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 39,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,069 miles

N/s/f tyre has a minor cuts and slightly worn from edges

Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,843 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,462 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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J44 SVS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J44 SVS, 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 J44 SVS registered?

J44 SVS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2015.

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