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MJ65 XXL

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,163 mi
Last recorded105,163 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ65 XXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 105,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 105,163 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across top (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,533 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,424 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 70,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,353 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers

Rear wiper blade split

Under Trays

Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,139 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, out put shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 36,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, out put shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 XXL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

MJ65 XXL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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