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AJ66 JZM

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,791 mi
Last recorded87,791 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 JZM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 70,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,773 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,417 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 54,417 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (brake sensor) (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 47,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 46,669 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))

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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AJ66 JZM is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ66 JZM, 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 AJ66 JZM registered?

AJ66 JZM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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The MOT history for AJ66 JZM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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