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X23 CWB

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,672 mi
Last recorded52,672 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 CWB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 52,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,617 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 52,133 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,875 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 98,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 50,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,249 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 48,765 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,227 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 84,226 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 47,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2021 45,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,354 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 58,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,020 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 29,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X23 CWB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X23 CWB, 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 X23 CWB registered?

X23 CWB is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is X23 CWB safe to buy?

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