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LL15 XEK

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,428 mi
Last recorded145,428 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL15 XEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 145,428 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

condensation in rear lights

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,755 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 141,725 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 139,013 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2022 135,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 122,786 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 Nov 2020 120,505 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

n/s rear arch slightly damage.

Pass 9 May 2018 74,701 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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LL15 XEK is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LL15 XEK, 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 LL15 XEK registered?

LL15 XEK is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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