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BC16 LMY

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,060 mi
Last recorded74,060 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 74,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 66,258 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,952 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

T P S Light on

Fail 11 Jan 2024 58,748 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

T P S Light on

Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 51,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 43,705 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 43,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,080 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 LMY is a 2016 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

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

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