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LC15 OWK

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,148 mi
Last recorded177,148 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 177,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 168,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tread on outer edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 168,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to tread on outer edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 150,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 133,806 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,836 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 93,247 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 84,109 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 77,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm

Offside Rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

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 OWK is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LC15 OWK, 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 LC15 OWK registered?

LC15 OWK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is LC15 OWK safe to buy?

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