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N8 LDV

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,776 mi
Last recorded55,776 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 LDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 55,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 55,776 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 53,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 48,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 45,505 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 44,421 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 44,421 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,697 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,693 miles

stone chip within zone b

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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N8 LDV is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 N8 LDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N8 LDV registered?

N8 LDV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is N8 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 LDV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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