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DE16 OSC

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,113 mi
Last recorded98,113 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 OSC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre has a cut outer wall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to check full length of fuel pipes, brake and fuel pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 wearing edges slight distortion just within legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm worn edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 61,281 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smere (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,177 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 29,177 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,493 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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DE16 OSC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE16 OSC, 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 DE16 OSC registered?

DE16 OSC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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