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BT16 GFA

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,856 mi
Last recorded101,856 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 GFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 99,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,431 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 69,598 miles

Front both sides tyres worn inner and outer edges.

Rear both sides tyres worn inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 69,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pads both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both sides tyres worn inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides tyres worn inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (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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BT16 GFA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BT16 GFA, 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 BT16 GFA registered?

BT16 GFA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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