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MJ65 SYU

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,470 mi
Last recorded105,470 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ65 SYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 105,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,540 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,881 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2023 76,087 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,176 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 61,176 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 39,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,964 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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MJ65 SYU is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ65 SYU, 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 MJ65 SYU registered?

MJ65 SYU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is MJ65 SYU safe to buy?

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