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LT16 OXR

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,606 mi
Last recorded86,606 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 OXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 86,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 83,626 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,334 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 74,329 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,571 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 62,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,491 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 42,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,518 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 35,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,027 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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LT16 OXR is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LT16 OXR, 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 LT16 OXR registered?

LT16 OXR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is LT16 OXR safe to buy?

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