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M18 AJM

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,252 mi
Last recorded49,252 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 AJM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,050 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 44,050 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,203 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,695 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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M18 AJM is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M18 AJM, 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 M18 AJM registered?

M18 AJM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is M18 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 AJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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