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BR03 AZO

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 AZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 50,961 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 48,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 37,513 miles

Front number plate cracked, still readable

Fail 12 Aug 2022 37,499 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked, still readable

Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut on side wall of tyre but cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,251 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 18,463 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BR03 AZO is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR03 AZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BR03 AZO registered?

BR03 AZO is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is BR03 AZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR03 AZO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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