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SY15 LCE

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,450 mi
Last recorded62,450 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,450 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 62,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,827 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 43,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 33,248 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 33,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 33,248 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 33,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 23,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 19,055 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 LCE is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

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

Is SY15 LCE safe to buy?

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