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AJ16 JYN

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,137 mi
Last recorded37,137 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 JYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 31,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/40/18 runflat tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 225/40/18 runflat tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 27,393 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 18,170 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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AJ16 JYN 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 AJ16 JYN, 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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AJ16 JYN is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2016.

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