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LC15 LDZ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,389 mi
Last recorded95,389 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC15 LDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 95,389 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 88,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 81,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 76,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 76,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,622 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 71,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,764 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 64,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,148 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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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LC15 LDZ 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 LC15 LDZ, 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 LC15 LDZ registered?

LC15 LDZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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