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NJ15 LPZ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,230 mi
Last recorded147,230 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 LPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 140,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,485 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,828 miles

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,070 miles

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

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

Parking Brake Effieciency Only Just Met Requirements 18%

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 55,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. very strongly advise, (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on .5. ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,570 miles

Covers present on underside.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 1. ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 42,568 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Covers present on underside.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outside edge,extremely close to legal limit.2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 1. ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 21,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NJ15 LPZ 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 81.8%.

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 NJ15 LPZ, 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 NJ15 LPZ registered?

NJ15 LPZ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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