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SK15 XAJ

2015 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK15 XAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,910 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,103 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 69,695 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,832 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,532 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 56,532 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,298 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,498 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 22,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 13,866 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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SK15 XAJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK15 XAJ, 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

How do I check the history of SK15 XAJ?

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What year was SK15 XAJ registered?

SK15 XAJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is SK15 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK15 XAJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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