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FG65 ERZ

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,086 mi
Last recorded130,086 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG65 ERZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 130,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 119,077 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear wiring for rear lamp (centre) fouling exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dustcover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Mar 2024 119,075 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear wiring for rear lamp (centre) fouling exhaust

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dustcover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 108,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 103,068 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 95,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 89,781 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,076 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,729 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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FG65 ERZ is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ERZ, 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.

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What year was FG65 ERZ registered?

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

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