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MJ66 ZVA

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,783 mi
Last recorded113,783 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 113,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 105,637 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 105,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 98,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 90,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,362 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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MJ66 ZVA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MJ66 ZVA, 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 MJ66 ZVA registered?

MJ66 ZVA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is MJ66 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ66 ZVA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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