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B5 HRA

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 HRA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,531 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 92,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,441 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,360 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,113 miles

engine & body under panels fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 40,620 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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B5 HRA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B5 HRA, 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 B5 HRA registered?

B5 HRA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is B5 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 HRA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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