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HS55 JET

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,321 mi
Last recorded118,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 JET
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 118,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 103,713 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner side wall fouls suspension leg (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,691 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 59,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 48,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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HS55 JET is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HS55 JET, 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 HS55 JET registered?

HS55 JET is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is HS55 JET safe to buy?

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