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LR15 VEP

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,243 mi
Last recorded155,243 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 VEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 155,243 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 155,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 148,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 131,364 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 124,786 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 118,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,997 miles

Both front tyre treads cracked and worn very low on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2020 102,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,982 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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LR15 VEP is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR15 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR15 VEP registered?

LR15 VEP is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is LR15 VEP safe to buy?

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