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FH16 FXZ

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,174 mi
Last recorded140,174 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 FXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 140,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,587 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 118,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,889 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 109,815 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 101,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre badly misshaped

Nearside Front Tyre badly misshaped

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 68,065 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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FH16 FXZ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FH16 FXZ, 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 FH16 FXZ registered?

FH16 FXZ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is FH16 FXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 FXZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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