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L20 ROJ

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,890 mi
Last recorded59,890 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 ROJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 59,890 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 56,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,083 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,653 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,103 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2020 43,449 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 43,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 40,645 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror. ()

Nearside Front brake slightly binding.

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 ROJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L20 ROJ, 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 L20 ROJ registered?

L20 ROJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is L20 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 ROJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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