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FG65 BZW

2015 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,971 mi
Last recorded65,971 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG65 BZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 56,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 46,876 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,870 miles

rear pads 75% worn

Fail 13 Jun 2023 46,870 miles

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

rear pads 75% worn

Pass 13 Jun 2022 46,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort imbalance

Fail 31 May 2022 46,863 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1x wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake effort imbalance

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 39,609 miles

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

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

oil leaks from both rear diff seals

Fail 6 Jun 2020 39,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leaks from both rear diff seals

Pass 26 Sep 2018 24,230 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 24,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 24,122 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner brake discs corroded

emissions too lean

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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FG65 BZW is a 2015 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,516 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 FG65 BZW, 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 11 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG65 BZW registered?

FG65 BZW is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2015.

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The MOT history for FG65 BZW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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