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SL15 VMJ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,880 mi
Last recorded106,880 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 VMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 106,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From dash and mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread approx 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 106,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also tread 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From dash and mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread approx 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 98,112 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2024 84,209 miles

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 5 Jan 2024 84,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,239 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,112 miles

Full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,458 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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SL15 VMJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue 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 SL15 VMJ, 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 SL15 VMJ registered?

SL15 VMJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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