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LY15 LRJ

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,363 mi
Last recorded42,363 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 LRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges wearing smooth. (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 37,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 29,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,606 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 18,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 18,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 13,258 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 LRJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LRJ, 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 LY15 LRJ registered?

LY15 LRJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is LY15 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY15 LRJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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