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MR52 AMH

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,743 mi
Last recorded63,743 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 AMH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 63,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 59,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 54,987 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 54,986 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2022 49,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 40,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (advise replacement ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (advise replacement ASAP) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 32,500 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,146 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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MR52 AMH is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MR52 AMH, 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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How do I check the history of MR52 AMH?

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What year was MR52 AMH registered?

MR52 AMH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is MR52 AMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR52 AMH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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