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N33 ORE

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,889 mi
Last recorded160,889 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 ORE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 160,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 160,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 150,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 138,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,854 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,971 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror

Fail 19 Jan 2022 112,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from mirror

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,187 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 97,182 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to read

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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N33 ORE is a 2016 BMW 120 in White 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 N33 ORE, 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 N33 ORE registered?

N33 ORE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is N33 ORE safe to buy?

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