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LD66 BXV

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD66 BXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,609 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,320 miles

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 91,320 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure As Marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,099 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also piece of tint left on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view also piece of tint left on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,703 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 35,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 26,390 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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LD66 BXV is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD66 BXV, 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 LD66 BXV registered?

LD66 BXV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is LD66 BXV safe to buy?

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