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LC66 GLV

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,523 mi
Last recorded75,523 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC66 GLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 60,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,376 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2022 34,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc start worn, but not excessively

Nearside Front Brake disc start worn, but not excessively

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disks are scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 26,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Disks are scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen refilled wind screen washer reservoir (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 7,413 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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LC66 GLV is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC66 GLV, 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 LC66 GLV registered?

LC66 GLV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is LC66 GLV safe to buy?

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