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LM03 MEM

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,617 mi
Last recorded73,617 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 MEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,617 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 205/50r17 R/F

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 73,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working On mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 205/50r17 R/F

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 54,872 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 44,623 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 44,623 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end to racl end insecure , advise checking ns also (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working prs (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,511 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 31,383 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 25,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,823 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 18,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 18,472 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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LM03 MEM is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black 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 LM03 MEM, 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 LM03 MEM registered?

LM03 MEM is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2015.

Is LM03 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 MEM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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