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LS65 WLV

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,882 mi
Last recorded127,882 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS65 WLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 127,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 106,341 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 106,341 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,049 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Repair bandage fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 81,649 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken off completely (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 77,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,938 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,994 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 53,557 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,287 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not to cordes

Fail 10 Oct 2018 39,284 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but not to cordes

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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LS65 WLV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS65 WLV, 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 LS65 WLV registered?

LS65 WLV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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