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L111 UAM

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 UAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,328 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 81,261 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 70,954 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 57,239 miles

engine and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,427 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,427 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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L111 UAM is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L111 UAM, 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 L111 UAM registered?

L111 UAM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is L111 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 UAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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