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BG16 XPW

2016 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Micra24,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 53,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 53,516 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust silencer broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,658 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 42,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 39,801 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 39,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 37,171 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2023 37,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2022 33,176 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 26,515 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 26,515 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES FRONT BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES AND JUDDERING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear FOOT AND HANDBRAKE SLIGHT LAGGING

Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 24,276 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 18,114 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 18,114 miles

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

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 XPW is a 2016 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

BG16 XPW is a 2016 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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