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L6 DBN

2023 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,453 mi
Last recorded30,453 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 DBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 30,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,362 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 76,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,239 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 59,956 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 32,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also Has Nail In Tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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L6 DBN is a 2023 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L6 DBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 3 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L6 DBN registered?

L6 DBN is a 2023 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 March 2023.

Is L6 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 DBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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