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GJ66 VEL

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,920 mi
Last recorded37,920 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 VEL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 37,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 28,762 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,109 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,323 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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GJ66 VEL is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GJ66 VEL, 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

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What year was GJ66 VEL registered?

GJ66 VEL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is GJ66 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ66 VEL 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.

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