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LY15 BNU

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,362 mi
Last recorded91,362 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 BNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 91,362 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,726 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,307 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,745 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,445 miles

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

rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 6 Sep 2019 39,571 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 23,162 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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LY15 BNU is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY15 BNU, 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 LY15 BNU registered?

LY15 BNU is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is LY15 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY15 BNU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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