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AK65 LCY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,520 mi
Last recorded87,520 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 LCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 87,520 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 87,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 81,528 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 81,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 79,716 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 78,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,747 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 78,747 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 26 Oct 2021 65,260 miles

Central Front grille slightly loose/ damage

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible joint slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,166 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,818 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 48,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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AK65 LCY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK65 LCY, 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 AK65 LCY registered?

AK65 LCY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 November 2015.

Is AK65 LCY safe to buy?

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