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AB11 TOP

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,160 mi
Last recorded129,160 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 TOP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 129,160 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 121,167 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 114,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,740 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,559 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,114 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips require attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,366 miles

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

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

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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AB11 TOP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB11 TOP, 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 AB11 TOP registered?

AB11 TOP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is AB11 TOP safe to buy?

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