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HK16 ZJE

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 ZJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,496 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,671 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 74,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/225/40/18

front wipers smearing

Fail 10 Oct 2023 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge/225/40/18

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,998 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2021 30,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tyre light on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 16,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 16,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working one on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 14,781 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 ZJE is a 2016 BMW 120 in White 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 HK16 ZJE, 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 HK16 ZJE registered?

HK16 ZJE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is HK16 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK16 ZJE 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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