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LC15 VRF

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,364 mi
Last recorded89,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC15 VRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,364 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 89,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,314 miles

undertrays fitted restricing view

Pass 27 Jun 2024 76,984 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,628 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 64,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 61,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,372 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,346 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 41,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 31,001 miles

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 VRF is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

LC15 VRF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2015.

Is LC15 VRF safe to buy?

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