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NJ15 VFL

2015 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,550 mi
Last recorded26,550 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 VFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 26,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 20,410 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 20,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 18,591 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 16,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 15,226 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 13,376 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 13,376 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 8,226 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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NJ15 VFL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ15 VFL, 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 NJ15 VFL registered?

NJ15 VFL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is NJ15 VFL safe to buy?

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