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RJ65 NRV

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,281 mi
Last recorded169,281 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ65 NRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 169,281 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 166,320 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 163,593 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 159,576 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 150,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 131,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 131,142 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Centre tread ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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RJ65 NRV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 RJ65 NRV, 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 RJ65 NRV registered?

RJ65 NRV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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