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LX66 WCV

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,069 mi
Last recorded85,069 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX66 WCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,069 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 85,069 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 81,698 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 81,698 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 per road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,765 miles

REAR EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 24 Apr 2023 66,712 miles

REAR EXHAUST HAS BLOW

REAR TYRES WORN INNER

Pass 25 Apr 2022 60,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 50,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stops split

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stops split

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 50,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stops split

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bump stops split

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 35,991 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 35,991 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,988 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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LX66 WCV is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX66 WCV, 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 LX66 WCV registered?

LX66 WCV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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