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LC15 VPZ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,382 mi
Last recorded160,382 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC15 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 160,382 miles

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 Oct 2025 147,994 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 147,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 142,500 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 133,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 109,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,637 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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LC15 VPZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

LC15 VPZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is LC15 VPZ safe to buy?

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