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LB15 TZZ

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,399 mi
Last recorded83,399 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB15 TZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,436 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 68,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 63,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,911 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre (leaking not repairable 205-55-16

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 24 Feb 2021 53,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear nail in tyre (leaking not repairable 205-55-16

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,127 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,942 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

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 TZZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZZ, 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 LB15 TZZ registered?

LB15 TZZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is LB15 TZZ safe to buy?

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