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EA16 LUH

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,926 mi
Last recorded73,926 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 LUH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 66,266 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 59,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 52,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,781 miles

Front o/s/f n,s,f brake reaction arm has play

Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,105 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 22,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (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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EA16 LUH is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA16 LUH, 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 EA16 LUH registered?

EA16 LUH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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