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PW51 JAP

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW51 JAP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,201 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 70,199 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 54,019 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 54,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 25,330 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 14,274 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 11,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 9,695 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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PW51 JAP is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 PW51 JAP, 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 PW51 JAP registered?

PW51 JAP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is PW51 JAP safe to buy?

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