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SJ65 JRD

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,489 mi
Last recorded105,489 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 JRD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 105,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 105,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,508 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 94,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,985 miles

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

Front undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,796 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 61,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,095 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,729 miles

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

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

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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SJ65 JRD is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ65 JRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ65 JRD registered?

SJ65 JRD is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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