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NJ16 HWB

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 HWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 115,414 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 94,650 miles

Rear differential

Fail 14 Dec 2024 94,636 miles

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

Rear differential

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 63,732 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 63,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,301 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission differential oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,255 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 21,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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NJ16 HWB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver 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 NJ16 HWB, 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 NJ16 HWB registered?

NJ16 HWB is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is NJ16 HWB safe to buy?

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