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VA16 SVT

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,915 mi
Last recorded104,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 SVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge, outer sidewall also slightly damaged, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear outer brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 104,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge, outer sidewall also slightly damaged, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear outer brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 90,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 85,710 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 60,020 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 48,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 39,463 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 32,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 20,564 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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VA16 SVT is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VA16 SVT, 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 VA16 SVT registered?

VA16 SVT is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is VA16 SVT safe to buy?

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