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F17 TRL

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,536 mi
Last recorded66,536 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 TRL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 62,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 59,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 46,152 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 45,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall bulge / also bald inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,362 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 37,362 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,333 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothside outer sidewalls (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 25 Sep 2019 27,333 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothside outer sidewalls (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

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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F17 TRL is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F17 TRL, 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 F17 TRL registered?

F17 TRL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is F17 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 TRL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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