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LV64 ZSE

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,245 mi
Last recorded106,245 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV64 ZSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth, cracking and has a nail in - Change ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at the end. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Between 2-3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm (rear of the 2) has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Between 2-3mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,568 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,889 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (marked in yellow) (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,711 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 71,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,534 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,374 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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LV64 ZSE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LV64 ZSE, 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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LV64 ZSE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2015.

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