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MJ16 NLU

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 NLU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 225/40R18 88Y (RSC) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 36,551 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. 245/35R18 88Y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,942 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 16,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 10,819 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 10,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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MJ16 NLU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ16 NLU, 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 MJ16 NLU registered?

MJ16 NLU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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