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K44 SOP

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,293 mi
Last recorded164,293 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 SOP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 164,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 160,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,567 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 151,195 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 91,837 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2023 141,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,631 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 60,886 miles

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))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 117,911 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 117,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 108,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 45,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 29,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,316 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake Sensor Light On

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside rear tyre side walls damaged

offside rear jacking block missing advice replaced

Pass 4 Feb 2014 65,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,365 miles

wiper blades worn

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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K44 SOP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K44 SOP, 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 K44 SOP registered?

K44 SOP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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