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S29 JBG

2015 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests37 (26 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate70.3%

Mileage

86,049 mi
Last recorded86,049 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 JBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

26 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,049 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 86,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 89,605 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,104 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,070 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,889 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,491 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,409 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 81,409 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 49,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,112 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 43,112 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,835 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 37,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 79,683 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 79,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,468 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 32,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,362 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 78,959 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 78,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear next to tank (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 78,025 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 73,260 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2016 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 67,534 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 67,480 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,928 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 55,096 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 49,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2012 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2011 42,798 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 42,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 36,352 miles

o/s/f t/r/end gater split

Pass 18 May 2009 29,176 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 21,401 miles

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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S29 JBG is a 2015 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.3%.

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 S29 JBG, 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 S29 JBG registered?

S29 JBG is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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