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FA65 MDV

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 MDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 116,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Propshaft rubber bushing perished

Pass 21 May 2025 107,873 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 107,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 99,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 99,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 May 2023 90,468 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 89,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,814 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 79,785 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,741 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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FA65 MDV is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FA65 MDV, 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 FA65 MDV registered?

FA65 MDV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is FA65 MDV safe to buy?

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