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LK15 LMJ

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,128 mi
Last recorded39,128 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK15 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 39,128 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 38,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2025 38,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

unable to see front and rear inner pads may be wearing thin advise brake inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,952 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 37,171 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,408 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 32,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator almost touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 32,378 miles

Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear indicator almost touching disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 23,375 miles

emissions too low to be recorded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 23,375 miles

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

emissions too low to be recorded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 19,876 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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LK15 LMJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK15 LMJ, 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 LK15 LMJ registered?

LK15 LMJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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