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GP13 RAD

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,780 mi
Last recorded95,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP13 RAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,780 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,222 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,614 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 18,465 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 18,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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GP13 RAD is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GP13 RAD, 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 GP13 RAD?

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What year was GP13 RAD registered?

GP13 RAD is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is GP13 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP13 RAD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP13 RAD have outstanding finance?

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