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T40 LOS

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 LOS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 92,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 142,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 142,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,335 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 85,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 131,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,923 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 103,585 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,841 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 12 Aug 2021 93,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,859 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,507 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,453 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,065 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 24,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T40 LOS is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T40 LOS, 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 T40 LOS registered?

T40 LOS is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is T40 LOS safe to buy?

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