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DC65 ZCK

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,292 mi
Last recorded79,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 ZCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Alloy wheel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 79,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Alloy wheel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,727 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 52,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/35r18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/35r18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 49,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/35r18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/35r18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,975 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2021 25,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 23,979 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 19,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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DC65 ZCK is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC65 ZCK, 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 DC65 ZCK registered?

DC65 ZCK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 January 2016.

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