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LR16 KGA

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,821 mi
Last recorded79,821 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 KGA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 79,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Alloy wheel has been repaired

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 66,511 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 59,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,080 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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LR16 KGA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LR16 KGA, 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 LR16 KGA registered?

LR16 KGA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is LR16 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 KGA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR16 KGA have outstanding finance?

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