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L26 HLB

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 HLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 70,467 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 70,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,118 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low and scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 23,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 20,070 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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L26 HLB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L26 HLB, 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 L26 HLB registered?

L26 HLB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2015.

Is L26 HLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 HLB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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