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AE66 XUA

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 71,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 55,795 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,378 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 37,050 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 37,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 XUA is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE66 XUA, 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 AE66 XUA registered?

AE66 XUA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AE66 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XUA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE66 XUA have outstanding finance?

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