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DF16 OZD

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,175 mi
Last recorded91,175 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 OZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 91,175 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - brake Reaction arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 91,175 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/F & O/S/F - brake Reaction arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners Near Wear Indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit on Outer Half (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 72,939 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front 'D' Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 63,975 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,372 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears - Near Wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (bordering excessive) Oil Added for Emissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Fail 10 Dec 2021 53,372 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears - Near Wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (bordering excessive) Oil Added for Emissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen Stone Chipped

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,351 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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DF16 OZD is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue 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 DF16 OZD, 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 DF16 OZD registered?

DF16 OZD is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2016.

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