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LT16 VWW

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,360 mi
Last recorded99,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 VWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,360 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 99,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 97,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 97,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,626 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 51,165 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 51,164 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,085 miles

front brake pads low

nsf tyre on 3 mm

nsf tyre wearing low outer edges

osf track rod end rubber has slight grease exposed

osf tyre on 3 mm

Fail 9 Mar 2020 39,085 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front brake pads low

nsf tyre on 3 mm

nsf tyre wearing low outer edges

osf track rod end rubber has slight grease exposed

osf tyre on 3 mm

Pass 11 Mar 2019 26,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 VWW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWW, 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 LT16 VWW registered?

LT16 VWW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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