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WX16 OCG

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,527 mi
Last recorded85,527 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 OCG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,527 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,468 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,489 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 71,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,246 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 65,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 56,949 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 49,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 49,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,135 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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WX16 OCG is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WX16 OCG, 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

How do I check the history of WX16 OCG?

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What year was WX16 OCG registered?

WX16 OCG is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is WX16 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 OCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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