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DP16 KCN

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,172 mi
Last recorded115,172 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 KCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 115,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 115,015 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,944 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,383 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2022 87,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,133 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre is out of shape and has some cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 6mm left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,097 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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DP16 KCN is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black 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 DP16 KCN, 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 DP16 KCN registered?

DP16 KCN is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DP16 KCN safe to buy?

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