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MM15 LJE

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM15 LJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,233 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 84,592 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 82,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 80,413 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 80,412 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 63,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 51,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 43,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,180 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 38,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 29,644 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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MM15 LJE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MM15 LJE, 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 MM15 LJE registered?

MM15 LJE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is MM15 LJE safe to buy?

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