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E278 LYN

2023 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,288 mi
Last recorded18,288 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11634,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE278 LYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 18,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2026 33,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 31,508 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 29,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,849 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 27,849 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 26,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 24,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 22,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 21,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,538 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 20,538 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,789 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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E278 LYN is a 2023 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2023 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 34,386 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 E278 LYN, 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 3 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E278 LYN registered?

E278 LYN is a 2023 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2023.

Is E278 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E278 LYN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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