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LP15 DSU

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,004 mi
Last recorded99,004 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP15 DSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 99,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 99,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Adjuster reconnected. (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 75,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 68,723 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 68,715 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexible joint is broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 61,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 53,940 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,717 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 43,630 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 43,606 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 33,629 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 33,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LP15 DSU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP15 DSU, 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 LP15 DSU registered?

LP15 DSU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2015.

Is LP15 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP15 DSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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