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RA55 LAA

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 LAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 113,890 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 95,992 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 84,901 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 84,901 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,812 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 53,710 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 43,934 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 30,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 20,826 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 20,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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RA55 LAA is a 2015 BMW 116 in White 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 RA55 LAA, 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 RA55 LAA registered?

RA55 LAA is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is RA55 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 LAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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