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FV16 GSY

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,254 mi
Last recorded136,254 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 GSY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 136,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 130,876 miles

undertray fitted , underside fully wet.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 124,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,612 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,991 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 69,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GSY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV16 GSY, 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 FV16 GSY registered?

FV16 GSY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2016.

Is FV16 GSY safe to buy?

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