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BC16 LNE

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,969 mi
Last recorded30,969 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 30,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 30,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake imbalance requirements just met

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly smear screen

parking brake requires adjustment

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2024 30,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake imbalance requirements just met

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly smear screen

parking brake requires adjustment

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2023 28,889 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 28,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 26,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 25,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 23,880 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 21,848 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 LNE 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 LNE, 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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BC16 LNE is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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