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LJ51 GEO

2019 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,974 mi
Last recorded31,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GEO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 31,974 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 27,512 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 27,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 26,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places/ worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 21,033 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 15,326 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm in places

Offside Front tyre on 3mm in places

under trays fitted

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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LJ51 GEO is a 2019 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 LJ51 GEO, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 GEO registered?

LJ51 GEO is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2019.

Is LJ51 GEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 GEO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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