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L23 JTL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,379 mi
Last recorded144,379 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 JTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 144,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,320 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 134,320 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 132,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 132,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,815 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 122,815 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 110,612 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 110,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Can not be tested (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,294 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,163 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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L23 JTL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L23 JTL, 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 L23 JTL registered?

L23 JTL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 13 February 2015.

Is L23 JTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 JTL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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