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LO53 FOS

2017 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO53 FOS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 83,802 miles

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

Under vehicle covers restrict view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,702 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,848 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2025 114,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 101,909 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 101,909 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 58,970 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 92,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,177 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 83,176 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 47,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,594 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the inner edges and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 80,438 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 29,954 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 61,956 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,341 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,779 miles

all brake discs lipped due to wear

stone chip in lower section of windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2017 39,034 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO53 FOS is a 2017 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 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 LO53 FOS, 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 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LO53 FOS registered?

LO53 FOS is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2017.

Is LO53 FOS safe to buy?

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