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WJ15 ZGX

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

181,995 mi
Last recorded181,995 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 ZGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 181,995 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 163,554 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 143,508 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 136,591 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 127,941 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,217 miles

Emissions not tested no smoke or rpm detected

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,217 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

Emissions not tested no smoke or rpm detected

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 14,591 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 ZGX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WJ15 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

WJ15 ZGX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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