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MX16 ZXH

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,597 mi
Last recorded26,597 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX16 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 26,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,797 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2024 24,013 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 22,306 miles

cracks in tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2023 22,291 miles

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

cracks in tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2022 20,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 18,995 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 18,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 14,674 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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MX16 ZXH is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MX16 ZXH, 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 MX16 ZXH registered?

MX16 ZXH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is MX16 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX16 ZXH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX16 ZXH have outstanding finance?

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