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BJ66 HXA

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,120 mi
Last recorded73,120 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 HXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 73,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2024 66,194 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 58,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,071 miles

screen washers just meet requirements

Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,471 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 35,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,334 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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BJ66 HXA 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 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 BJ66 HXA, 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 BJ66 HXA registered?

BJ66 HXA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2016.

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