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L21 XWS

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 XWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 88,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 81,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 74,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 74,667 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,879 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 56,571 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 27,488 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 27,486 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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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L21 XWS is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L21 XWS, 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 L21 XWS registered?

L21 XWS is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is L21 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 XWS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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