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GY16 NCF

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,089 mi
Last recorded69,089 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 NCF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 69,089 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 69,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 63,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms indicating low pressure

Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm tread 225 / 45 r 17 94 w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread 225/45 r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,374 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 40,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 29,076 miles

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

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

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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GY16 NCF is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY16 NCF, 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 GY16 NCF registered?

GY16 NCF is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is GY16 NCF safe to buy?

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