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J5 DKU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 123,463 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 116,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements gel and incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements gel and incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,151 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/r and o/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,932 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 72,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,094 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,418 miles

rear brake pads are wearing thin

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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J5 DKU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel 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 J5 DKU, 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

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What year was J5 DKU registered?

J5 DKU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2015.

Is J5 DKU safe to buy?

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