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PL15 KDJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,514 mi
Last recorded94,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 KDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Safety restraints blocked with dog cover

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view on components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jun 2025 93,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Safety restraints blocked with dog cover

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view on components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,123 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,629 miles

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

emissions to clean to record

Pass 7 Jul 2022 56,600 miles

emissions to weak to record

Pass 1 Jul 2021 45,935 miles

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

emissions to weak to record

Pass 30 Jun 2020 35,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,227 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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PL15 KDJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PL15 KDJ, 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 PL15 KDJ registered?

PL15 KDJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is PL15 KDJ safe to buy?

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