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KY16 HPL

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 HPL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 79,259 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s front and n/s rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 64,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,212 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 56,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 41,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 37,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 27,380 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 19,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 19,832 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lamp very dim (4.4.3 (a))

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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KY16 HPL is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY16 HPL, 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 KY16 HPL registered?

KY16 HPL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is KY16 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 HPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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