2016 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · EL03 EML
2016 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 52,739 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL03 EML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 52,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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EL03 EML Mileage History
- 04/08/202220,508 mi
- 02/08/202326,451 mi+5,943 mi
- 24/07/202436,499 mi+10,048 mi
- 12/05/202543,157 mi+6,658 mi
- 11/05/202652,739 mi+9,582 mi
Average of roughly 8,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL03 EML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 120 (EL03 EML) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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