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PN15 LYW

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,293 mi
Last recorded60,293 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN15 LYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 60,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 45,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress in wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 34,691 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 34,691 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Mar 2020 31,860 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,592 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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PN15 LYW is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PN15 LYW, 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 PN15 LYW registered?

PN15 LYW is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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