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FY55 VLY

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,389 mi
Last recorded81,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VLY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,746 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 75,746 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,642 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,844 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,196 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 38,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 32,726 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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FY55 VLY is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FY55 VLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY55 VLY?

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What year was FY55 VLY registered?

FY55 VLY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is FY55 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 VLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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