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GB13 ABY

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,424 mi
Last recorded69,424 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB13 ABY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 69,424 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,759 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,240 miles

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

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))

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

Rear tyres run flats fitted and standard fitted to front tyres

Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,474 miles

Both rear tyres runflats and both front tyres standard

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,889 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres runflats and both fronts standard

Pass 11 Sep 2021 37,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,294 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 30,251 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,208 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Sep 2018 25,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have light cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,057 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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GB13 ABY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GB13 ABY, 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 GB13 ABY registered?

GB13 ABY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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