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AY65 EXW

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,015 mi
Last recorded123,015 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 EXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 123,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 109,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear shocker damper corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear shocker damper corroded

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,237 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,750 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked/perished and is now showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire fouling the tyre (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,489 miles

Offside Rear slight oil leak from diff

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

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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AY65 EXW 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 77.8%.

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 AY65 EXW, 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

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What year was AY65 EXW registered?

AY65 EXW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is AY65 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY65 EXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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