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BC16 LNM

2016 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,017 mi
Last recorded75,017 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,017 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 75,017 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 67,515 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 65,646 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,182 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 56,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 46,974 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 46,973 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 31,092 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 27 Nov 2020 31,092 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,176 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 21,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 LNM is a 2016 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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