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GV16 VRU

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,321 mi
Last recorded85,321 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 VRU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,305 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 79,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,213 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 71,175 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking from both output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,308 miles

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

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 VRU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV16 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

GV16 VRU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is GV16 VRU safe to buy?

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