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L13 LHJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,653 mi
Last recorded85,653 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 77,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 DUE FOR CHANGE (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belt slipping

Pass 4 Aug 2023 55,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 26,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 21,027 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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L13 LHJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L13 LHJ, 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 L13 LHJ registered?

L13 LHJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is L13 LHJ safe to buy?

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