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D23 CWX

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,050 mi
Last recorded113,050 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 CWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror housing missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reation bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff seals leaking oil

Fail 29 Nov 2025 113,002 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks fog light wiring insecure, bulb fouling flamable material (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror housing missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reation bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Diff seals leaking oil

Pass 7 Dec 2024 102,370 miles

damage to osf door

Fail 6 Dec 2024 102,367 miles

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

damage to osf door

Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,183 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 50,715 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 27,915 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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D23 CWX is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey 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 D23 CWX, 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 D23 CWX registered?

D23 CWX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is D23 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 CWX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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