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JA51 DNA

2023 BMW 116

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,905 mi
Last recorded46,905 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11634,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA51 DNA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 46,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 140,354 miles

Front Exhaust flexi worn

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi leak

Pass 9 Aug 2023 118,210 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,615 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,480 miles

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

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

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

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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JA51 DNA is a 2023 BMW 116 in Black. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JA51 DNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JA51 DNA registered?

JA51 DNA is a 2023 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2023.

Is JA51 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA51 DNA 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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