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FJW 3V

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJW 3V
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end of the constant velocity boot securing clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,953 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 49,534 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 43,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 32,395 miles

OSF and NSR wheels damaged on inner rims

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,141 miles

Nearside Front C/V joint boot has a slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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FJW 3V is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJW 3V, 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 FJW 3V registered?

FJW 3V is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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