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KO16 OTW

2016 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,008 mi
Last recorded44,008 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 OTW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,008 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 44,008 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 41,937 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 36,729 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))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 28,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,473 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 24,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 22,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 17,103 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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KO16 OTW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KO16 OTW, 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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How do I check the history of KO16 OTW?

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What year was KO16 OTW registered?

KO16 OTW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is KO16 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 OTW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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