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GL66 XHG

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 XHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 87,141 miles

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

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

Smoke has not been detected

Pass 8 Feb 2025 81,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Smoke has not been detected

Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 73,027 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 64,974 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,501 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Smoke has not been detected

Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 45,898 miles

Smoke has not been detected

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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GL66 XHG is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL66 XHG, 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 GL66 XHG registered?

GL66 XHG is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is GL66 XHG safe to buy?

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