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AO16 JUA

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,968 mi
Last recorded86,968 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 JUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 86,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,033 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,942 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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AO16 JUA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO16 JUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO16 JUA registered?

AO16 JUA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is AO16 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 JUA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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