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AE66 OFA

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,912 mi
Last recorded97,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 OFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,912 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 97,911 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 75,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 59,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,192 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,231 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 39,419 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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AE66 OFA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE66 OFA, 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 AE66 OFA registered?

AE66 OFA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2016.

Is AE66 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 OFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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