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LV15 VYO

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,565 mi
Last recorded57,565 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV15 VYO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 54,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,095 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 50,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 47,717 miles

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

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,517 miles

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

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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LV15 VYO is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LV15 VYO, 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

How do I check the history of LV15 VYO?

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What year was LV15 VYO registered?

LV15 VYO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is LV15 VYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV15 VYO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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