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L31 JRJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 JRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 98,029 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 97,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 86,366 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,159 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have a slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,108 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,227 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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L31 JRJ 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 L31 JRJ, 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 L31 JRJ registered?

L31 JRJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2015.

Is L31 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 JRJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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