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LE05 LLE

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 LLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,628 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,492 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 164,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 67,122 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 162,107 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 51,556 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 157,205 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 157,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint slightly loose/ clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,381 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 41,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Park brake warning light. (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 152,703 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips/ crack on drivers + passenger side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle, upper arm, inner balljoint/ rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 151,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (plastic coated) (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 31,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 144,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 24,142 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 24,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 18,649 miles

Nearside Front TYRE CUT OUTER WALL

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 119,432 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND BRAKE CALIPER

Offside Front TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Fail 14 Jan 2019 119,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND BRAKE CALIPER

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front TYRE BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Pass 23 Jan 2018 96,478 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outter edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,723 miles

not full inspection of fuel/brake syatems as covers fitted

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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LE05 LLE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 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 LE05 LLE, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LE05 LLE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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