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EF65 DHE

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,250 mi
Last recorded69,250 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 DHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,734 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 44,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 40% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15-20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 37,388 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 37,370 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 29,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 22,817 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 22,780 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 17,498 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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EF65 DHE is a 2016 BMW 120 in White 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 EF65 DHE, 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 EF65 DHE registered?

EF65 DHE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 12 January 2016.

Is EF65 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF65 DHE 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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