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MV15 GKJ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,123 mi
Last recorded77,123 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV15 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,123 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying

Fail 28 Aug 2025 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet not spraying

Pass 10 May 2024 75,132 miles

Nail in tyre Nail in NSF tyre - repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 58,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,498 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,227 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,166 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,007 miles

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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MV15 GKJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MV15 GKJ, 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 MV15 GKJ registered?

MV15 GKJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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