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MJ16 UBP

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 UBP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 75,620 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 75,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 69,604 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 55,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,525 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 UBP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP registered?

MJ16 UBP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is MJ16 UBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ16 UBP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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