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DN56 MAR

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 MAR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,163 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 73,999 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 66,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,525 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 49,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,868 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 26,860 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 26,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,661 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 23,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 16,815 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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DN56 MAR is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN56 MAR, 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

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What year was DN56 MAR registered?

DN56 MAR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DN56 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 MAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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