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LG15 GRF

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,554 mi
Last recorded79,554 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG15 GRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 79,554 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 74,678 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,060 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 63,060 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,457 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 41,457 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,838 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 15,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,592 miles

tyre pressure warning resetting

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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LG15 GRF is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LG15 GRF, 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 LG15 GRF registered?

LG15 GRF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is LG15 GRF safe to buy?

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