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LG65 HYC

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG65 HYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 94,423 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 94,326 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 87,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 87,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 78,944 miles

Coolant level low

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,056 miles

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Objects in boot not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (225/45 R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,693 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 62,771 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 62,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,387 miles

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

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 HYC is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red 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 HYC, 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 LG65 HYC registered?

LG65 HYC is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 16 October 2015.

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