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NL65 WJZ

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 WJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,343 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 63,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 52,868 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,428 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 46,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking in tread

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 27,999 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,047 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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NL65 WJZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel 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 NL65 WJZ, 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 NL65 WJZ registered?

NL65 WJZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2015.

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The MOT history for NL65 WJZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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