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R30 RAO

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,117 mi
Last recorded84,117 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 RAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,117 miles

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,431 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 61,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,137 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 48,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,687 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 1 Nov 2019 25,767 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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R30 RAO is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R30 RAO, 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 R30 RAO registered?

R30 RAO is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2016.

Is R30 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 RAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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