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MA16 VEH

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,004 mi
Last recorded68,004 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 VEH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,004 miles

Nearside Front brake pad waring wire broken

Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 57,440 miles

Tpms light on

Pass 16 Sep 2022 45,150 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 45,150 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,012 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,533 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,541 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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MA16 VEH is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red 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 MA16 VEH, 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 MA16 VEH registered?

MA16 VEH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is MA16 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 VEH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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