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GU16 BFN

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,966 mi
Last recorded50,966 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 47,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 43,846 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 37,528 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 37,452 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2022 37,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,825 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 32,825 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 28,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,793 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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GU16 BFN is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU16 BFN, 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.

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What year was GU16 BFN registered?

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

Is GU16 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 BFN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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