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L77 NYC

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

65,717 mi
Last recorded65,717 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 NYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 65,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 61,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 112,717 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2024 56,833 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,906 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2022 90,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,375 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 47,349 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,487 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,081 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 74,078 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 22,870 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2018 59,963 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 54,047 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,038 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 43,853 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 34,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,517 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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L77 NYC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 L77 NYC, 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 L77 NYC registered?

L77 NYC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is L77 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 NYC shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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