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R20 LVE

2015 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,793 mi
Last recorded151,793 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 LVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,988 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 105,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing( should replace ) (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,397 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 65,585 miles

dsm will not register a reading

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,062 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 50,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,901 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 34,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has large screw in inner edge

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

minor damage to nearside front bumper

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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R20 LVE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc 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 R20 LVE, 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 R20 LVE registered?

R20 LVE is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is R20 LVE safe to buy?

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