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WT03 JEM

2023 BMW 116

Black Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,845 mi
Last recorded102,845 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2023 BMW 11634,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT03 JEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,845 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 102,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 96,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively PARK BRAKE SLOW TO RELEASE (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,531 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 80,056 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 80,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,706 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,540 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Probable slightly warped brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 67,540 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Probable slightly warped brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,960 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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WT03 JEM is a 2023 BMW 116 in Black. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WT03 JEM, 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 WT03 JEM registered?

WT03 JEM is a 2023 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2023.

Is WT03 JEM safe to buy?

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