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L700 OLE

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,362 mi
Last recorded168,362 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 OLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 168,362 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 157,627 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 146,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 133,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL SLIGHT MIST OF OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,578 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 119,578 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides ,nsf+osf (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides,nsr+osr (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,991 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring the view of the road ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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L700 OLE is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black 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 L700 OLE, 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 L700 OLE registered?

L700 OLE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is L700 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 OLE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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