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WX16 XXE

2016 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,267 mi
Last recorded26,267 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 XXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,267 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 23,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 21,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,313 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2022 16,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 12,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,862 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 XXE is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WX16 XXE, 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 XXE?

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What year was WX16 XXE registered?

WX16 XXE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is WX16 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX16 XXE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX16 XXE have outstanding finance?

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