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MM15 VJG

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,230 mi
Last recorded127,230 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM15 VJG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 127,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.90mm center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to fail criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 122,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.05mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.73mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 112,818 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 102,009 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,075 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 60,031 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 60,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,425 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 43,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside & Nearside Front Wipers (3.4 (b) (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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MM15 VJG 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 MM15 VJG, 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 MM15 VJG registered?

MM15 VJG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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