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L16 HWA

2017 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,619 mi
Last recorded77,619 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 HWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 77,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining (245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,599 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 66,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 53,700 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 53,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 41,663 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 41,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads worn below the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low/close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,272 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing from the outer edge

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,906 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Offside Front tyre wearing from the edges

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn +balding from the edgwe (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing from the edges

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

front bumper has a slight damage

Fail 19 Jan 2021 29,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn +balding from the edgwe (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing from the edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +tyre bald from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

front bumper has a slight damage

Pass 30 Jan 2020 23,680 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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L16 HWA is a 2017 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 L16 HWA, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L16 HWA is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 22 February 2017.

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