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E26 EMH

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 EMH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 63,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively After performing handbrake test (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 52,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 44,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 44,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm) and worn on outer edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits (3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits (2mm). Advise to change. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,991 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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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E26 EMH is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver 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 E26 EMH, 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 E26 EMH registered?

E26 EMH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is E26 EMH safe to buy?

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