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E19 DSL

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,494 mi
Last recorded85,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 DSL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,494 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,837 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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E19 DSL is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E19 DSL, 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 E19 DSL registered?

E19 DSL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is E19 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 DSL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E19 DSL have outstanding finance?

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