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BC16 LMU

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,582 mi
Last recorded60,582 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 LMU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 60,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 52,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (advise getting inspected) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 34,993 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 34,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,503 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge and close to limits

Fail 3 Sep 2021 26,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 165/70/14 outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge and close to limits

Pass 9 Jun 2020 21,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,796 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BC16 LMU is a 2016 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 24,860 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 Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC16 LMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC16 LMU registered?

BC16 LMU is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is BC16 LMU safe to buy?

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