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WV16 LFY

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,839 mi
Last recorded71,839 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 LFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 66,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,262 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 41,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,954 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 25,315 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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WV16 LFY is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WV16 LFY, 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

How do I check the history of WV16 LFY?

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What year was WV16 LFY registered?

WV16 LFY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is WV16 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 LFY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV16 LFY have outstanding finance?

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