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938 DK

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,944 mi
Last recorded75,944 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration938 DK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 75,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 75,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 51,325 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 44,658 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 43,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,458 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 32,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,167 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 18,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 18,178 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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938 DK is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 938 DK, 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 938 DK registered?

938 DK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 13 February 2016.

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