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GP02 ALY

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,739 mi
Last recorded69,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 ALY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 69,739 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox small spot visible at undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 69,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox small spot visible at undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,749 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 36,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,910 miles

both front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2019 23,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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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GP02 ALY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GP02 ALY, 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 GP02 ALY registered?

GP02 ALY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2016.

Is GP02 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP02 ALY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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