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EO16 VUX

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,672 mi
Last recorded82,672 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 VUX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 82,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,371 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,344 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,925 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 48,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,555 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 39,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,469 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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EO16 VUX is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EO16 VUX, 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 EO16 VUX registered?

EO16 VUX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is EO16 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 VUX 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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