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LJ15 DJV

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,243 mi
Last recorded106,243 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 DJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 106,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2025 95,673 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2024 82,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 67,444 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 55,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 46,705 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread depth and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread depth and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 39,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread depth and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread depth and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 30,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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LJ15 DJV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 LJ15 DJV, 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 LJ15 DJV registered?

LJ15 DJV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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