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LM05 BAG

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,636 mi
Last recorded98,636 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BAG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2024 84,684 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,683 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,335 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 66,975 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,261 miles

smoke meter reading too low to register

Pass 24 May 2019 39,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 39,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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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LM05 BAG is a 2016 BMW 120 in White 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 LM05 BAG, 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 LM05 BAG registered?

LM05 BAG is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is LM05 BAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 BAG 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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