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DP16 VDC

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,773 mi
Last recorded96,773 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 VDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 96,773 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 96,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside & outside walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 92,428 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 78,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wiper blade split on end

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,382 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,183 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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DP16 VDC is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 DP16 VDC, 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 DP16 VDC registered?

DP16 VDC is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 9 July 2016.

Is DP16 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 VDC 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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