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AL04 SFC

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 SFC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 110,313 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 40,460 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 40,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,669 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 105,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 102,049 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

HAND/BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICIENCY

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 102,049 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

HAND/BRAKE ONLY JUST MET EFFICIENCY

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 38,678 miles

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH OS WHEELS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,261 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 35,223 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 18 May 2022 94,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,263 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 31,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge of tyre, no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 88,282 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft/diff noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2020 28,527 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear diff leak o/s drive shaft seal

undertrays fitted preventing underside inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,917 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 51,029 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,065 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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,883 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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AL04 SFC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL04 SFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AL04 SFC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 3 May 2016.

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