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M28 XXA

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,869 mi
Last recorded59,869 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 XXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 59,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lens has condensation

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 76,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre heavily perished + cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 51,015 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 66,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall slightly perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,696 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,266 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,795 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,380 miles

FRONT TYRES BOTH DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES, SUSPECT CLOSE TO HAVING PLY/CORDS EXPOSED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 35,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,028 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,200 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 23,200 miles

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

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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M28 XXA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 M28 XXA, 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 M28 XXA registered?

M28 XXA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is M28 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 XXA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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