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RO15 XJZ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,780 mi
Last recorded123,780 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO15 XJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,747 miles

under tray installed engine view is restricted.

Pass 29 Jan 2020 60,784 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2020 60,784 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 43,537 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 43,537 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior mirror loose in housing (8.1.2a)

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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RO15 XJZ 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 RO15 XJZ, 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 RO15 XJZ registered?

RO15 XJZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2015.

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