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FL66 WXS

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL66 WXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 74,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 70,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tread 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tread 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 70,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tread 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and tread 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low, close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 56,260 miles

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test view mirror

Fail 16 May 2023 56,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test view mirror

Pass 13 May 2022 49,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 44,612 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,192 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 42,192 miles

Road wheel fractured offside rear (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,574 miles

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

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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FL66 WXS is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL66 WXS, 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 FL66 WXS registered?

FL66 WXS is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is FL66 WXS safe to buy?

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