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DX66 SYU

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,883 mi
Last recorded89,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX66 SYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,883 miles

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

Undertrays fitted limiting the inspection of underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2026 89,882 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted limiting the inspection of underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2025 80,414 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 80,376 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured inner lip of the alloy is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,237 miles

engine breather split

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 44,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,285 miles

Both rears and off side front tyres 78% worn

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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DX66 SYU 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 DX66 SYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX66 SYU registered?

DX66 SYU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is DX66 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX66 SYU 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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