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PJ65 LYX

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,367 mi
Last recorded67,367 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ65 LYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,367 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 57,789 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2024 57,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,015 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,240 miles

under tary fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2022 33,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,619 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,600 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2021 25,600 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 17,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 14,631 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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PJ65 LYX is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ65 LYX, 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 PJ65 LYX registered?

PJ65 LYX is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2015.

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