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LA16 AWW

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,570 mi
Last recorded71,570 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 AWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 63,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 56,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 56,556 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,235 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 47,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,300 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 23,300 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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LA16 AWW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA16 AWW, 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

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What year was LA16 AWW registered?

LA16 AWW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is LA16 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA16 AWW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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