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NJ15 VFW

2015 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,495 mi
Last recorded102,495 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 VFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,495 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,025 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 72,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,692 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,443 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,165 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 VFW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFW, 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

How do I check the history of NJ15 VFW?

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What year was NJ15 VFW registered?

NJ15 VFW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is NJ15 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ15 VFW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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