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AP65 HYZ

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,784 mi
Last recorded117,784 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,784 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 114,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,596 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 94,435 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 94,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,641 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,641 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,070 miles

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

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

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

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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AP65 HYZ 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 AP65 HYZ, 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 AP65 HYZ registered?

AP65 HYZ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is AP65 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 HYZ 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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