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MJ65 XYZ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,777 mi
Last recorded113,777 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ65 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 113,777 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 103,320 miles

Central Front Exhaust pipe touch with cover.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,090 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,149 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section worn but not leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2022 67,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section worn but not leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,575 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,958 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 47,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XYZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

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

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