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LR65 XLV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,232 mi
Last recorded124,232 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR65 XLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 124,232 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,807 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn to three mm

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non runflat tyres fitted to rear axle

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements

vehicle undertray is damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2024 118,806 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear tyre is worn to three mm

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

non runflat tyres fitted to rear axle

parking brake only just met the minimum requirements

vehicle undertray is damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2023 108,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

under tray damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2022 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,395 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 70,049 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,359 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (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 XLV is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LR65 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

LR65 XLV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2015.

Is LR65 XLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR65 XLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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