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RJ15 ESF

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 ESF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,640 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Jul 2024 82,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 75,728 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 75,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 66,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 53,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 44,276 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 39,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 30,129 miles

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

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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RJ15 ESF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ15 ESF, 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 RJ15 ESF registered?

RJ15 ESF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 June 2015.

Is RJ15 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ15 ESF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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