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AK16 LYR

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,672 mi
Last recorded99,672 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 LYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,672 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,183 miles

Front both front lower arm bushes starting to perish

Rear prop rubber perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,077 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,370 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2023 78,370 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 74,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,767 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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AK16 LYR is a 2016 BMW 120 in White 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 AK16 LYR, 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 AK16 LYR registered?

AK16 LYR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is AK16 LYR safe to buy?

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