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FY16 EVB

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,525 mi
Last recorded161,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 EVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 161,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 161,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 153,140 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 145,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 137,455 miles

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

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 137,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,755 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split/damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2022 112,755 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split/damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,603 miles

advise : outer shoulders worn on front tyres

Fail 1 Feb 2021 84,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

advise : outer shoulders worn on front tyres

Pass 4 Jan 2020 55,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,224 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 33,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FY16 EVB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FY16 EVB, 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 FY16 EVB registered?

FY16 EVB is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is FY16 EVB safe to buy?

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