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BA11 LKJ

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,251 mi
Last recorded51,251 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA11 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,251 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 44,868 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 44,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 39,653 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 29,712 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 29,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 29,692 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 24,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 21,361 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 15,998 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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BA11 LKJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BA11 LKJ, 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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What year was BA11 LKJ registered?

BA11 LKJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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