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B21 HTM

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,009 mi
Last recorded70,009 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 HTM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 70,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,015 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,971 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 52,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 42,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 40,939 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 26,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 19,702 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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B21 HTM is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B21 HTM, 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

How do I check the history of B21 HTM?

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What year was B21 HTM registered?

B21 HTM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2016.

Is B21 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 HTM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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