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J99 WAU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,085 mi
Last recorded92,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 WAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 92,047 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Badly Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Service Light Illuminated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s/f Lower Foremost Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,661 miles

Exhaust flexi collapsed but not blowing

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,043 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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J99 WAU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J99 WAU, 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 J99 WAU registered?

J99 WAU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2015.

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