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HK16 VHB

2016 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,938 mi
Last recorded49,938 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 VHB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 49,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 49,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,646 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input seal showing sighs of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 45,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre of tread split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input seal showing sighs of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 37,576 miles

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Fail 21 Sep 2023 37,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK...

Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 26,026 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,580 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 19,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,114 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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HK16 VHB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

HK16 VHB is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is HK16 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK16 VHB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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