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DP66 SAR

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,978 mi
Last recorded104,978 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 SAR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 104,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear dif seal leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2026 104,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear dif seal leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2025 93,503 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,791 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,030 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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DP66 SAR is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DP66 SAR, 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 DP66 SAR registered?

DP66 SAR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is DP66 SAR safe to buy?

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