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FV16 ZDL

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,632 mi
Last recorded81,632 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 ZDL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 81,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,580 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 59,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,021 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,675 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 43,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,232 miles

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

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

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 ZDL is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL?

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What year was FV16 ZDL registered?

FV16 ZDL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FV16 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV16 ZDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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