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LT65 LYU

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,777 mi
Last recorded76,777 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT65 LYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,184 miles

Front exhaust flexi has slight deterioration, but not resulting in leaks

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light indicating loss of pressure

Fail 6 Dec 2024 70,168 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexi has slight deterioration, but not resulting in leaks

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light indicating loss of pressure

Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,937 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 64,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,715 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,086 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W RSC outside edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W RSC 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W RSC outside edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 31,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W RSC outside edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W RSC 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W RSC outside edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 19,569 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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LT65 LYU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange 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 LT65 LYU, 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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LT65 LYU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2015.

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