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JM51 KAZ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,834 mi
Last recorded102,834 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM51 KAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 102,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 89,638 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 89,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 84,496 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges and starting to crack/perish on inner sidewalls

windscreen washers weak

Fail 20 Feb 2025 84,495 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inners (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

windscreen washers weak

Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 61,772 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 61,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 May 2022 51,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 41,478 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 35,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,402 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 27,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Mirror glass cracked.

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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JM51 KAZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JM51 KAZ, 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 JM51 KAZ registered?

JM51 KAZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2015.

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