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L20 BUF

2015 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,525 mi
Last recorded118,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 BUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,525 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs back plates

Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 104,365 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 104,365 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,206 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 83,315 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 83,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,577 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 57,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 47,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,154 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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L20 BUF is a 2015 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L20 BUF, 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 L20 BUF registered?

L20 BUF is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2015.

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