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D26 TRY

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,756 mi
Last recorded84,756 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 TRY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,756 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,046 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 85,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,688 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 69,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,852 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,934 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 61,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,893 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 49,893 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack pinion bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,035 miles

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,006 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,486 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,942 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,259 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,065 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 29,998 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,709 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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D26 TRY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D26 TRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D26 TRY?

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What year was D26 TRY registered?

D26 TRY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is D26 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 TRY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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