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AO16 FDY

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2024 67,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,227 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,457 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 24,569 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 16,732 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 16,730 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AO16 FDY is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,799cc 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 AO16 FDY, 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 AO16 FDY registered?

AO16 FDY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is AO16 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 FDY 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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