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EL03 EML

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,739 mi
Last recorded52,739 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 EML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 52,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 43,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 36,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 26,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 20,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,654 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 13,127 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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EL03 EML 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 EL03 EML, 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 EL03 EML registered?

EL03 EML is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is EL03 EML safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL03 EML 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.

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