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VK23 LHC

2023 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,917 mi
Last recorded51,917 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11634,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK23 LHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 51,917 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 51,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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VK23 LHC is a 2023 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VK23 LHC, 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 VK23 LHC registered?

VK23 LHC is a 2023 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2023.

Is VK23 LHC safe to buy?

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