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SE15 JNJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,908 mi
Last recorded137,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE15 JNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,908 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 127,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 116,811 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 116,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,168 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2022 101,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm run flat 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met requirements, strongly advise changed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,108 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 48,060 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure front flexi hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

brake pad check required on warning display

covers fitted covering components

interior mirror slightly insecure

offside front tyre scrubbing on outter edge

rear registration plate slightly insecure

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,701 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 22 Jun 2018 28,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

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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SE15 JNJ 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 SE15 JNJ, 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 SE15 JNJ registered?

SE15 JNJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2015.

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