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LG65 GGA

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,917 mi
Last recorded153,917 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG65 GGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 153,917 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 153,917 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 143,856 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S,N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 132,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 120,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 102,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s. o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 74,065 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 74,065 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high OS/,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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LG65 GGA 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 LG65 GGA, 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 LG65 GGA registered?

LG65 GGA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is LG65 GGA safe to buy?

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