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LD65 UCJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,845 mi
Last recorded124,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD65 UCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 124,845 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 124,832 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 120,127 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 112,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 91,048 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,881 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 70,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,584 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 47,916 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside rear parking brake efficiency low

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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LD65 UCJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD65 UCJ, 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 LD65 UCJ registered?

LD65 UCJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is LD65 UCJ safe to buy?

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