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L8 UUS

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,870 mi
Last recorded33,870 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 UUS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 33,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 31,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,866 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 21 Feb 2022 22,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 17,795 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,538 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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L8 UUS is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L8 UUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L8 UUS?

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What year was L8 UUS registered?

L8 UUS is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is L8 UUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 UUS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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