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GU16 BFL

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,806 mi
Last recorded66,806 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 BFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 66,806 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 59,748 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 53,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,950 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 39,632 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 34,773 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 30,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,196 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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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GU16 BFL is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GU16 BFL, 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 GU16 BFL registered?

GU16 BFL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GU16 BFL safe to buy?

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