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L21 BMP

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,467 mi
Last recorded59,467 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 BMP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,467 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 59,464 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 56,081 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 56,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 86,161 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly edged (2154018) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (2453518) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 86,161 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly edged (2154018) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (2453518) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 75,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 49,477 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 49,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under covers.

Fail 7 Nov 2023 73,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine & under covers.

Pass 31 May 2023 44,030 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 44,027 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,958 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Nov 2022 68,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 May 2022 39,397 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 39,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 35,009 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 34,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,254 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 50,251 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,388 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,322 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 26,715 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,286 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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L21 BMP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L21 BMP, 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 L21 BMP registered?

L21 BMP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is L21 BMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 BMP shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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