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BG16 XPR

2016 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,341 mi
Last recorded52,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XPR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 52,341 miles

Nearside Front noise inside tyre ?

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 52,341 miles

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

Nearside Front noise inside tyre ?

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 38,726 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 32,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175-60-r15 81h (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2022 26,369 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 26,362 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 24,868 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 24,866 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 22,203 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,010 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 19,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BG16 XPR is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG16 XPR, 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 BG16 XPR registered?

BG16 XPR is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is BG16 XPR safe to buy?

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