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L888 HME

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 HME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 105,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,639 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 81,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/35R18 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,367 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 75,367 miles

Nearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 57,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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L888 HME is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L888 HME, 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 L888 HME registered?

L888 HME is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2015.

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