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FG16 WVJ

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,046 mi
Last recorded45,046 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 45,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 40,298 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 34,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 31,573 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 31,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 21,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 16,762 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 16,762 miles

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

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 WVJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FG16 WVJ, 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

How do I check the history of FG16 WVJ?

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What year was FG16 WVJ registered?

FG16 WVJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FG16 WVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 WVJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG16 WVJ have outstanding finance?

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