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LF65 NFO

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 NFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,447 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 100,393 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 87,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit inner/outer edges center 3/4s tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 75,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,397 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 67,397 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,165 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 55,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 51,434 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,503 miles

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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LF65 NFO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LF65 NFO, 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 LF65 NFO registered?

LF65 NFO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2015.

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