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EK16 VXE

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,192 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 81,191 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,466 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 66,038 miles

all brake disc are worn and lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2023 62,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 38,221 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,737 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 34,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,359 miles

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 27 Nov 2018 22,831 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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EK16 VXE is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK16 VXE, 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 EK16 VXE registered?

EK16 VXE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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