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GF16 VHY

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,234 mi
Last recorded86,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 VHY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 86,234 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,377 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,289 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 30,002 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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GF16 VHY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GF16 VHY, 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 GF16 VHY?

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What year was GF16 VHY registered?

GF16 VHY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GF16 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF16 VHY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF16 VHY have outstanding finance?

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