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LV15 VZO

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,917 mi
Last recorded150,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV15 VZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 150,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 125,601 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,551 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 114,551 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 100,448 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to bumper

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,318 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2020 77,318 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,958 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2018 38,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 VZO is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV15 VZO, 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

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What year was LV15 VZO registered?

LV15 VZO is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2015.

Is LV15 VZO safe to buy?

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