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C18 LYY

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 LYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 107,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,194 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,885 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,928 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 70,836 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached from nearside front suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,573 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,871 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 51,818 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,397 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,831 miles

Front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated and has movement

Rear Washer Inop

Rear Wiper Torn

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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C18 LYY is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C18 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 LYY registered?

C18 LYY is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is C18 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 LYY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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