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LT65 NWS

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT65 NWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 138,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 138,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 131,062 miles

Engine coolant level below min level mark

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Suspect engine crankshaft pulley worn (auxiliary drive belt running out of line)

Fail 2 Aug 2025 131,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine coolant level below min level mark

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Suspect engine crankshaft pulley worn (auxiliary drive belt running out of line)

Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,929 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 96,369 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,918 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

exhaust flexible joint worn

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,641 miles

Flexi pipe on exhaust Rattle

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,256 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 NWS is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NWS, 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 LT65 NWS registered?

LT65 NWS is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 8 October 2015.

Is LT65 NWS safe to buy?

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