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609 SMB

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,165 mi
Last recorded25,165 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration609 SMB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 23,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,066 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 18,529 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,602 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 15,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 13,512 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 13,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,927 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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609 SMB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 609 SMB, 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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How do I check the history of 609 SMB?

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What year was 609 SMB registered?

609 SMB is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is 609 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 609 SMB 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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