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GP16 SVW

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,444 mi
Last recorded137,444 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 SVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,444 miles

Offside Front Moisture in headlight

Pass 18 Apr 2024 103,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 87,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,433 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 73,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,582 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 65,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 55,408 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 55,408 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror back missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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 SVW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GP16 SVW, 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 GP16 SVW?

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What year was GP16 SVW registered?

GP16 SVW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is GP16 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP16 SVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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