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A23 CLS

2020 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,611 mi
Last recorded32,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 32,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,951 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 80,913 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible washer blocked filter (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,720 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))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 74,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 22,077 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 15,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 60,241 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 55,129 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 47,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 47,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 41,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,315 miles

smokemeter too clean for meter too read

Pass 25 May 2016 25,849 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,868 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,768 miles

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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A23 CLS is a 2020 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2020 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 41,492 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 A23 CLS, 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 6 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 CLS registered?

A23 CLS is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2020.

Is A23 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 CLS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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