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VO16 ZNJ

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,912 mi
Last recorded64,912 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 ZNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 64,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 52,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 43,073 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 43,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 39,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 37,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 37,339 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,597 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,280 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 23,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,280 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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VO16 ZNJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO16 ZNJ, 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 VO16 ZNJ registered?

VO16 ZNJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VO16 ZNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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