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HK16 RGU

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,191 mi
Last recorded109,191 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 RGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 109,191 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 109,190 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear driveshaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 69,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,138 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 57,138 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 44,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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HK16 RGU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK16 RGU, 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 HK16 RGU registered?

HK16 RGU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is HK16 RGU safe to buy?

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