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L23 HXX

2012 BMW 316D Es

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,356 mi
Last recorded188,356 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 HXX
MakeBMW
Model316D Es
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 188,356 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 187,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 178,986 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 178,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 164,868 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 164,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 160,031 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 159,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,048 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,919 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,699 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316D Es?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
8,195
Miles/Year
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
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L23 HXX is a 2012 BMW 316D Es in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a BMW 316D Es fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 HXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was L23 HXX registered?

L23 HXX is a 2012 BMW 316D Es, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is L23 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 HXX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L23 HXX have outstanding finance?

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