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LC65 JFV

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 JFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 85,463 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 66,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,380 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 56,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 51,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc has slight corrosion

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing/worn low

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing/worn low

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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LC65 JFV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC65 JFV, 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 LC65 JFV registered?

LC65 JFV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2015.

Is LC65 JFV safe to buy?

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