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SY15 LBV

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,396 mi
Last recorded94,396 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY15 LBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level on minimum

Fail 4 Nov 2025 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp on

Fail 15 Oct 2024 87,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms lamp on

Pass 5 Sep 2023 64,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 64,716 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexy deteriorated but still secure.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 58,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust flexy deteriorated but still secure.

Fail 1 Aug 2022 57,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front side light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,505 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 48,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,875 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,161 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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SY15 LBV is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY15 LBV, 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 SY15 LBV registered?

SY15 LBV is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is SY15 LBV safe to buy?

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