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LC15 ZRK

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,105 mi
Last recorded157,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 157,105 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 157,105 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise to Change Inner Tie Rod Soon ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 133,272 miles

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

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

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 8 Jun 2024 132,627 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,899 miles

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER COVERS INSECURE

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 57,118 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,740 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 ZRK is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRK, 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 ZRK registered?

LC15 ZRK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2015.

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