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E1 GJK

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,228 mi
Last recorded45,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 GJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 45,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 45,228 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side osf - nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides nsr - osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 45,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 42,441 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 42,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,458 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 39,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 58,182 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 58,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,012 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 49,855 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 42,450 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,469 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 36,806 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 4 Jun 2019 18,545 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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E1 GJK is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E1 GJK, 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 E1 GJK registered?

E1 GJK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2016.

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