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R31 SLV

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,575 mi
Last recorded115,575 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 SLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,575 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,771 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 96,163 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Apr 2023 73,168 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 56,920 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,768 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 37,724 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,539 miles

cut to nsf tyre outer sidewall

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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R31 SLV is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R31 SLV, 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 R31 SLV registered?

R31 SLV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is R31 SLV safe to buy?

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