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AK66 ZHJ

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,805 mi
Last recorded87,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 ZHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,805 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 87,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 83,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,151 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,342 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 62,339 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,507 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 27,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 22,407 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK66 ZHJ 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 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK66 ZHJ, 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 AK66 ZHJ registered?

AK66 ZHJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2016.

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