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BMW 1202016 · 2.0L DIESEL

AL02 AFC

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Free vehicle summary for AL02 AFC: 2016 BMW 120 (SILVER, DIESEL). Mileage: 47,844. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 06/09/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend despite a minor recent failure. The most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 47,844 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a non-functional offside side repeater, which was rectified immediately. Prior to this, the car maintained a clean record for three consecutive years, indicating that the primary mechanical systems and structural integrity have remained within acceptable tolerances during the inspection intervals. The mileage pattern is significantly low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,784 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between the 2024 test at 30,614 miles and the 2025 test at 47,844 miles, representing over 17,000 miles in a single year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the gaps between tests can sometimes allow rubber-based components like suspension bushes or coolant hoses to perish if the vehicle sits for extended periods. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of the underbody and sills, as the records note the fitting of undertrays and outer sill covers in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests the previous owner was proactive about protecting the chassis from corrosion or addressing surface rust. Given the low annual mileage and recent spike in use, the brake discs and calipers should be checked for pitting or seizing, which are common on cars that are driven infrequently but then subjected to longer distances.

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88
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 5, 2026, 02:30 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a roadworthy profile with a stable maintenance trend despite a minor recent failure. The most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 47,844 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a non-functional offside side repeater, which was rectified immediately. Prior to this, the car maintained a clean record for three consecutive years, indicating that the primary mechanical systems and structural integrity have remained within acceptable tolerances during the inspection intervals. The mileage pattern is significantly low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,784 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between the 2024 test at 30,614 miles and the 2025 test at 47,844 miles, representing over 17,000 miles in a single year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the gaps between tests can sometimes allow rubber-based components like suspension bushes or coolant hoses to perish if the vehicle sits for extended periods. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of the underbody and sills, as the records note the fitting of undertrays and outer sill covers in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests the previous owner was proactive about protecting the chassis from corrosion or addressing surface rust. Given the low annual mileage and recent spike in use, the brake discs and calipers should be checked for pitting or seizing, which are common on cars that are driven infrequently but then subjected to longer distances.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 120 (AL02 AFC) from 2016 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2022 and August 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Bodywork (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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