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LS15 ZSJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS15 ZSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 97,793 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 93,868 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,376 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 85,336 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,465 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,372 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 68,668 miles

Handbrake lever on upper limit

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 68,663 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Items hanging from centre mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Handbrake lever on upper limit

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 56,874 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 56,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,201 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

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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LS15 ZSJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS15 ZSJ, 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 LS15 ZSJ registered?

LS15 ZSJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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