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PJ66 JVT

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,931 mi
Last recorded90,931 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ66 JVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,931 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 90,931 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 86,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024
Fail 31 Jan 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 72,770 miles

rear propshaft rubber mount perished

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,499 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

Fail 19 Nov 2021 64,491 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Tread on both rear tyres down to limit

Fail 4 Sep 2021 64,333 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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PJ66 JVT is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ66 JVT, 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 PJ66 JVT registered?

PJ66 JVT is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2016.

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