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FM65 ZUA

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 ZUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 78,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to approx 1.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to approx 1.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 71,146 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 70,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2025 70,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2024 61,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 55,347 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 51,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 43,802 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 43,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 39,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 29,468 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 28,109 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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FM65 ZUA 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 83.3%.

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 FM65 ZUA, 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 FM65 ZUA registered?

FM65 ZUA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is FM65 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 ZUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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