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XX54 STE

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,841 mi
Last recorded72,841 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX54 STE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 72,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Top strut mounting upper play (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,919 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 56,954 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,356 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 23,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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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XX54 STE is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XX54 STE, 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 XX54 STE registered?

XX54 STE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is XX54 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX54 STE 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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