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GV15 LHU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV15 LHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 142,265 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 112,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 103,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 68,115 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 68,110 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,567 miles

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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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GV15 LHU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV15 LHU, 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 GV15 LHU registered?

GV15 LHU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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