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JU13 BMW

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,657 mi
Last recorded106,657 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU13 BMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,657 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 82,908 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,080 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 73,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 57,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (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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JU13 BMW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue 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 JU13 BMW, 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 JU13 BMW registered?

JU13 BMW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is JU13 BMW safe to buy?

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