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JE54 MWS

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,953 mi
Last recorded110,953 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE54 MWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 110,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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))

Fail 12 May 2026 110,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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 29 Apr 2025 103,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 97,748 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 87,506 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers deteriorated and loose, no affect on shock (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,684 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust covers loose but not affecting their use (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 66,740 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 57,166 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR&OSR worn close to legal limit!! (between 2 and 1.6 mm both side)!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,261 miles

Front wipers juddering slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approxx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approxx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,672 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 39,619 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

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

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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JE54 MWS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc 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 JE54 MWS, 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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JE54 MWS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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