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LD66 XKJ

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD66 XKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,052 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 63,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 55,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,547 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,813 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 28,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 17,641 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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 XKJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black 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 XKJ, 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

How do I check the history of LD66 XKJ?

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What year was LD66 XKJ registered?

LD66 XKJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is LD66 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD66 XKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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