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AJ16 ZFC

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,121 mi
Last recorded90,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 90,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 87,597 miles

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

Nearside Front shocker gaiter adrift

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

Offside Front shocker gaiter adrift

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,071 miles

chip in screen

o/s front tyre wearing on edges slightly

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,689 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,332 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen zone b less than 40mm

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 ZFC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

AJ16 ZFC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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