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LC15 XKS

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,853 mi
Last recorded93,853 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 93,853 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 93,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 87,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,072 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 61,071 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,138 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 56,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,533 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 45,911 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2018 33,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front tyre cut onside wall

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

Offside Front brake disc worn

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

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of components

Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall mark with yellow chalk,205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front tyre cut onside wall

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

Offside Front brake disc worn

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

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of 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 XKS is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

LC15 XKS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2015.

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