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WJ15 KAO

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,685 mi
Last recorded76,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 KAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 76,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,288 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,288 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,219 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 63,937 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner edge starting to wear

Pass 2 Jun 2022 58,096 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 58,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 52,136 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,355 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 50,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 36,486 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 36,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working replenish fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working replenish fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,262 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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WJ15 KAO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ15 KAO, 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 WJ15 KAO registered?

WJ15 KAO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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