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FE16 MHX

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 MHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,126 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 94,126 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,788 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,788 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,574 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 58,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 45,713 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 45,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (both side inner pad worn out) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (edge) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (both sides worn out inner sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,924 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 19,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 17,275 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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FE16 MHX is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE16 MHX, 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 FE16 MHX registered?

FE16 MHX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is FE16 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE16 MHX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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