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L26 LLC

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,732 mi
Last recorded158,732 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 LLC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 158,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 May 2026 158,730 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored,lipped, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted front to rear unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 May 2025 154,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake only just met (1.2.1 (c))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 1 May 2024 141,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 136,362 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 119,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 101,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 72,510 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 35,662 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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L26 LLC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 L26 LLC, 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 L26 LLC registered?

L26 LLC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is L26 LLC safe to buy?

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