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LY15 RPV

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 104,608 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,148 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,148 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1..7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2 m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

T P M S light on

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,502 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 59,502 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,823 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 RPV 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 LY15 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

LY15 RPV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is LY15 RPV safe to buy?

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