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96 FUM

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,443 mi
Last recorded102,443 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 FUM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,456 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 58,910 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 58,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 54,730 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 54,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,534 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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96 FUM is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 96 FUM, 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 96 FUM registered?

96 FUM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is 96 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 FUM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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