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ET16 HGD

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,421 mi
Last recorded118,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 HGD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 118,421 miles

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

Front shock absorber piston cover split/ perished.

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 108,661 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 98,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 98,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,486 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 61,327 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low all round osr close on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,912 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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ET16 HGD is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue 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 ET16 HGD, 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 ET16 HGD registered?

ET16 HGD is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is ET16 HGD safe to buy?

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