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ME12 DEB

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,186 mi
Last recorded81,186 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME12 DEB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,186 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside &offside slight buckle inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 71,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 60,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,780 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 47,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,991 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 24,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 20,459 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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ME12 DEB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ME12 DEB, 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 ME12 DEB registered?

ME12 DEB is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is ME12 DEB safe to buy?

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