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FG16 FNR

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,735 mi
Last recorded50,735 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 FNR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 50,735 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 48,743 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 46,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 46,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,953 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 23,182 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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FG16 FNR 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 100%.

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 FG16 FNR, 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 FG16 FNR registered?

FG16 FNR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is FG16 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 FNR shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG16 FNR have outstanding finance?

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