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A3 LFE

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,172 mi
Last recorded122,172 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,172 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 110,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge almost to cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 110,083 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge almost to cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 103,202 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 90,963 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 80,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 80,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,472 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 60,599 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 60,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jan 2018 45,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A3 LFE is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 LFE, 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 A3 LFE registered?

A3 LFE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 February 2015.

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