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LR65 AKZ

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,369 mi
Last recorded74,369 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR65 AKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 74,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,591 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,558 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 48,213 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 48,213 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,638 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 42,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 19,614 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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LR65 AKZ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR65 AKZ, 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

How do I check the history of LR65 AKZ?

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What year was LR65 AKZ registered?

LR65 AKZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is LR65 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR65 AKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR65 AKZ have outstanding finance?

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