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SH65 JEJ

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH65 JEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 121,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,307 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 92,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,618 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 53,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 52,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,039 miles

Nearside Rear TMPS indicating fault

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,876 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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SH65 JEJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH65 JEJ, 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 SH65 JEJ registered?

SH65 JEJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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