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L31 MWL

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,902 mi
Last recorded68,902 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 MWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,902 miles

Offside handbrake reading lower

vehicle has an outstanding recall, contact dealer

Pass 18 Dec 2024 60,967 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lower effort reading

vehicle has outstanding recall, contact dealer

Fail 17 Dec 2024 60,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake lower effort reading

Offside Rear handbrake lower effort reading

vehicle has outstanding recall, contact dealer

Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,131 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

re call on vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2023 51,131 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

re call on vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,522 miles

Offside Hand brake reading very low

Pass 22 Dec 2021 33,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 33,326 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 23,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 19,709 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 15,096 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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L31 MWL is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L31 MWL, 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 L31 MWL registered?

L31 MWL is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2015.

Is L31 MWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 MWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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