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PU51 RAW

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU51 RAW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 73,711 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,589 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 65,589 miles

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 18 Jan 2021 62,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,821 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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PU51 RAW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PU51 RAW, 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

How do I check the history of PU51 RAW?

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What year was PU51 RAW registered?

PU51 RAW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is PU51 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PU51 RAW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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