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EP16 KVA

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,403 mi
Last recorded52,403 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP16 KVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 52,403 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 51,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 50,214 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 30,511 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 29,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 29,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 23,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 18,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,693 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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EP16 KVA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EP16 KVA, 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 EP16 KVA registered?

EP16 KVA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 2 July 2016.

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