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FG16 ZBN

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,457 mi
Last recorded94,457 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 ZBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very close (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 70,893 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 59,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,132 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 ZBN is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZBN, 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 FG16 ZBN registered?

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

Is FG16 ZBN safe to buy?

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