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PL16 OHA

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 OHA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,567 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 72,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 60,874 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 58,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,618 miles

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 OHA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHA, 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 OHA registered?

PL16 OHA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is PL16 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 OHA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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