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FP16 MZT

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 MZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 97,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,993 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,868 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 84,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,312 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,393 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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FP16 MZT is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FP16 MZT, 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 FP16 MZT registered?

FP16 MZT is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FP16 MZT safe to buy?

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