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71 LES

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 LES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 44,241 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 41,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f pads worn inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 36,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 32,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 23,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 14,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,124 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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71 LES is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 71 LES, 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 71 LES registered?

71 LES is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is 71 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 LES shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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