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X26 SJX

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

38,788 mi
Last recorded38,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX26 SJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 91,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 36,439 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,001 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 88,001 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,413 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 33,413 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,675 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 83,675 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,445 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 30,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,665 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 26,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 78,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,724 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 22,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,319 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 74,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 18,348 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 70,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction scanned and cleared engine light (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,900 miles

front pads close to wear indicator

rear pads close to wear indicator

Pass 23 Jul 2018 9,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 64,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished and cracked to cords. and worn on outside edge 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre badly perished and cracked and worn close to limit outside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,464 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,175 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 18,904 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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X26 SJX is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 X26 SJX, 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 X26 SJX registered?

X26 SJX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2015.

Is X26 SJX safe to buy?

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