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AJ16 LKC

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,373 mi
Last recorded111,373 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 111,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff. seals (driveshafts) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 111,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff. seals (driveshafts) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 103,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,727 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,674 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,890 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 65,487 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 61,831 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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AJ16 LKC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ16 LKC, 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 AJ16 LKC registered?

AJ16 LKC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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