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LS16 ARZ

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,490 mi
Last recorded33,490 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,490 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 31,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 29,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 26,712 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 17,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 16,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 13,933 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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LS16 ARZ 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 LS16 ARZ, 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 LS16 ARZ?

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What year was LS16 ARZ registered?

LS16 ARZ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is LS16 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS16 ARZ 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.

Does LS16 ARZ have outstanding finance?

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