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AO66 BXJ

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,036 mi
Last recorded65,036 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO66 BXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 65,036 miles

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 55,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 48,774 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 48,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 27,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 19,785 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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AO66 BXJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AO66 BXJ, 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 AO66 BXJ registered?

AO66 BXJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AO66 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO66 BXJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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