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PL16 EXG

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,680 mi
Last recorded52,680 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 EXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 52,680 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 52,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 47,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 44,197 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 44,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 41,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 36,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 33,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 33,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 27,483 miles

both front rims buckles evident ,rear tyres cuts in treads evident

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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PL16 EXG is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PL16 EXG, 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 PL16 EXG registered?

PL16 EXG is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is PL16 EXG safe to buy?

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