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LV16 WHN

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,745 mi
Last recorded37,745 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 WHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 37,745 miles

Dampness around n/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover.

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre tread inner edge.

Nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 20 Jun 2025 35,879 miles

Dampness around n/s track rod end.

Nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2024 34,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2024 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 30,777 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 27,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 23,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished/cracked. recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished/cracked, large cut. recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 18,410 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 16,816 miles

Cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall

N/S/R tyre sidewall cut

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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LV16 WHN is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV16 WHN, 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 LV16 WHN registered?

LV16 WHN is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is LV16 WHN safe to buy?

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