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FV16 ENP

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,319 mi
Last recorded80,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 ENP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,319 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 80,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 47,827 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 43,090 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 43,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,784 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 19,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,255 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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FV16 ENP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV16 ENP, 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

How do I check the history of FV16 ENP?

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What year was FV16 ENP registered?

FV16 ENP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is FV16 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 ENP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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