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LR65 MJU

2015 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,114 mi
Last recorded129,114 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 129,114 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 91,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 75,921 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 75,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,030 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 64,161 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected has reflective multi-colour (rainbow) tint film stuck on inside of screen (3.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wearing close to limit, side wall damage, cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cuts in tread, wearing close to limit. ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 27,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wearing close to limit, side wall damage, cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Cuts in tread, wearing close to limit. ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 MJU 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 72.7%.

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 MJU, 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 LR65 MJU registered?

LR65 MJU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 7 October 2015.

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