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T55 BBH

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 BBH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,086 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,201 miles

intermittent engine light

Fail 28 Jan 2025 49,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 29,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 24,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,027 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 11,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 8,338 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 7,130 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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T55 BBH is a 2016 BMW 120 in White 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 T55 BBH, 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.

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What year was T55 BBH registered?

T55 BBH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is T55 BBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 BBH 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.

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