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L23 PJS

2016 BMW 418

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 41868,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 PJS
MakeBMW
Model418
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,640 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,085 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 85,085 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 63,057 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 63,057 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,932 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 40,740 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 418?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 1,235 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
8,075
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
1,235
On UK Roads
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L23 PJS is a 2016 BMW 418 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 68,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L23 PJS registered?

L23 PJS is a 2016 BMW 418, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is L23 PJS safe to buy?

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