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RJ15 LNK

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 LNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 136,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 104,788 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 91,994 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,444 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 85,444 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 75,895 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 75,695 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 64,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 54,388 miles

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,054 miles

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

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 LNK 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 75%.

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 RJ15 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

RJ15 LNK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2015.

Is RJ15 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ15 LNK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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