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FH16 UPM

2016 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,557 mi
Last recorded93,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 UPM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 93,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,501 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 70,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,999 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 65,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 52,681 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2023 52,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 47,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 42,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 14 Oct 2020 42,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,484 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 UPM is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH16 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

FH16 UPM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is FH16 UPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 UPM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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