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LA69 LXJ

2020 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,079 mi
Last recorded66,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11641,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA69 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 46,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 41,925 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LA69 LXJ is a 2020 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 41,492 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 LA69 LXJ, 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 6 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA69 LXJ registered?

LA69 LXJ is a 2020 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2020.

Is LA69 LXJ safe to buy?

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