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F5 GWH

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 GWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 86,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 78,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 69,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,148 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both front/rear brake disc have slight lip on surfaces

rear back axle leaking oil

Fail 16 Mar 2020 43,148 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing outer edges

both front/rear brake disc have slight lip on surfaces

rear back axle leaking oil

Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,183 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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F5 GWH is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F5 GWH, 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 F5 GWH registered?

F5 GWH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is F5 GWH safe to buy?

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