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PJ51 ZZZ

2023 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,988 mi
Last recorded3,988 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11634,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 ZZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 3,988 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 28,875 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 28,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall, can see cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,664 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,177 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,962 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 18,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,301 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 11,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,772 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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PJ51 ZZZ is a 2023 BMW 116 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2023 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 34,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ51 ZZZ, 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 3 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ51 ZZZ registered?

PJ51 ZZZ is a 2023 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2023.

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