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GP16 OBN

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,730 mi
Last recorded82,730 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 OBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 82,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 79,612 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 79,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 56,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 49,047 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,921 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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GP16 OBN 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 GP16 OBN, 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 GP16 OBN registered?

GP16 OBN is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is GP16 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 OBN 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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