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AA05 PTA

2016 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,220 mi
Last recorded83,220 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 PTA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 83,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 73,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,068 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,784 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 42,468 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 42,463 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 39,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 28,539 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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AA05 PTA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AA05 PTA, 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 AA05 PTA registered?

AA05 PTA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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