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LB15 NVO

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,081 mi
Last recorded89,081 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB15 NVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,447 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,989 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,148 miles

Nearside Front dust cover on shock absorber split

Nearside Rear bump stop on shock absorber perished

Offside Front dust cover on shock absorber split

Fail 7 Dec 2022 61,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front dust cover on shock absorber split

Nearside Rear bump stop on shock absorber perished

Offside Front dust cover on shock absorber split

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,610 miles

Tyre pressure warning light is on indicating low tyre pressures but no obvious defects

Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,506 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 31,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 31,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low possible broken adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 24,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear bars (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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LB15 NVO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LB15 NVO, 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 LB15 NVO registered?

LB15 NVO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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