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FV66 TUP

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,780 mi
Last recorded44,780 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 TUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 44,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 38,280 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 35,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 30,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 25,102 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER FRONT TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 25,085 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALIGNMENT ISSUES

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER FRONT TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 22,089 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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FV66 TUP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV66 TUP, 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 FV66 TUP registered?

FV66 TUP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2016.

Is FV66 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV66 TUP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV66 TUP have outstanding finance?

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