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VX15 LPJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,202 mi
Last recorded116,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX15 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 116,202 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt slightly twisted

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,911 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 110,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 91,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 81,354 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2020 73,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,683 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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VX15 LPJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 VX15 LPJ, 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 VX15 LPJ registered?

VX15 LPJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is VX15 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX15 LPJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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