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MR57 REV

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,283 mi
Last recorded108,283 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR57 REV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 108,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 108,283 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 91,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 77,554 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Aug 2022 69,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,210 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre TPMS light on dash

Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,824 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (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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MR57 REV is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR57 REV, 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 MR57 REV registered?

MR57 REV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is MR57 REV safe to buy?

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