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G8 LEJ

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,674 mi
Last recorded81,674 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 LEJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 81,674 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,700 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 60,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 34,757 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 23 May 2019 34,546 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Undertrays fitted.

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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G8 LEJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 G8 LEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G8 LEJ registered?

G8 LEJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is G8 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 LEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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