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DT16 OTK

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 OTK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 119,845 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,652 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 95,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 38,057 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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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DT16 OTK 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 DT16 OTK, 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 DT16 OTK registered?

DT16 OTK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is DT16 OTK safe to buy?

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