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FD16 VRW

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,827 mi
Last recorded34,827 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 VRW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 34,827 miles

Nearside Front Screw in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2025 33,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 25,593 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 23,032 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 23,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 21,530 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 17,466 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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FD16 VRW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FD16 VRW, 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 FD16 VRW registered?

FD16 VRW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is FD16 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 VRW 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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