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L77 BFS

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,477 mi
Last recorded83,477 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 BFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,856 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 74,856 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 67,351 miles

Nearside Front washer jet need some attentions

Fail 2 Dec 2023 67,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet need some attentions

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,705 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,579 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 4 May 2019 33,289 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 29,495 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 23,885 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 23,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L77 BFS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L77 BFS, 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 L77 BFS registered?

L77 BFS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2015.

Is L77 BFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 BFS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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