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LO16 BFP

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,110 mi
Last recorded139,110 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 BFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,110 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 106,103 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 105,717 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,277 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,207 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 64,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,967 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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LO16 BFP is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO16 BFP, 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 LO16 BFP registered?

LO16 BFP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LO16 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO16 BFP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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