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GV16 PTX

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 PTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 101,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,384 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 16 Apr 2025 92,287 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 71,216 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip within zone A swept area but less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 71,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn down to ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip within zone A swept area but less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 60,609 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 60,608 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 52,292 miles

stone chip front screen

Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,696 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 47,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,285 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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GV16 PTX is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV16 PTX, 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 GV16 PTX registered?

GV16 PTX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2016.

Is GV16 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 PTX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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