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2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,429 mi
Last recorded24,429 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3821 MT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 24,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 22,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi hose unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 20,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge + sidewall perished / damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 20,460 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge + sidewall perished / damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 18,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2021 16,615 miles

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

under tray fitted all over

Pass 3 Dec 2020 15,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 13,314 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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3821 MT is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 3821 MT, 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 3821 MT registered?

3821 MT is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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