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RJ15 OLG

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 93,521 miles

All under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 83,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 73,317 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 73,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,284 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 59,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 47,454 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,436 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 24,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,938 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 23,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front wipers smear slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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 OLG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 RJ15 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

RJ15 OLG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is RJ15 OLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ15 OLG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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