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GV65 WVP

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 WVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 120,314 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,596 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive deferential input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,731 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,692 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,647 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 67,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,925 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,518 miles

covers /undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 36,760 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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GV65 WVP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV65 WVP, 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 GV65 WVP registered?

GV65 WVP is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is GV65 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 WVP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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