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TUN 30J

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,282 mi
Last recorded131,282 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUN 30J
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 131,282 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Odometer shown in kilometers

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 131,220 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

odometer shown in kilometres

Fail 29 Sep 2025 130,220 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front arms, marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

odometer shown in kilometres

Pass 29 Jun 2024 127,629 miles

Mileage shown in Kilometres

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 127,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Mileage shown in Kilometres

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 127,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Parking Brake Just Met Limit 16%

T P M S Lamp On

Pass 5 Jul 2022 111,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 90,018 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

only the O/S/F tyre is run flat

Fail 8 May 2021 89,522 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

only the O/S/F tyre is run flat

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,822 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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TUN 30J is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 TUN 30J, 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 TUN 30J registered?

TUN 30J is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is TUN 30J safe to buy?

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