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MH65 MSX

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,825 mi
Last recorded117,825 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH65 MSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,825 miles

Condensation/water inside offside headlamp glass.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Small stone chip in central swept area of front screen.

Fail 26 Feb 2026 117,743 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides of car Size;225/40 ZR 18 92WXL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Condensation/water inside offside headlamp glass.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Small stone chip in central swept area of front screen.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,099 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 67,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 67,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,030 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 45,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 37,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 29,860 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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MH65 MSX is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH65 MSX, 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 MH65 MSX registered?

MH65 MSX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is MH65 MSX safe to buy?

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