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LG15 GVK

2015 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,309 mi
Last recorded127,309 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 127,309 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 113,703 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 113,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also has cut to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 98,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 84,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,682 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 66,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,143 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 39,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,541 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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LG15 GVK is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVK, 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 LG15 GVK registered?

LG15 GVK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2015.

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