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MJ16 NMA

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

107,991 mi
Last recorded107,991 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 NMA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 107,991 miles

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 98,622 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery compartment full of water-Removed before test

Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 48,625 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 33,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,935 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,566 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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MJ16 NMA 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 MJ16 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

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

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