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PJ65 VWG

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ65 VWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,829 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 94,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 77,323 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 77,323 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left Nearside headlamp aim incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working OSR position lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 68,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 59,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,395 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 50,395 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 36,762 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 36,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 18,301 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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PJ65 VWG is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ65 VWG, 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 PJ65 VWG registered?

PJ65 VWG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2015.

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