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FY65 BYD

2015 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 BYD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 116,354 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 116,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively re new wipeers bulds x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 96,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 78,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 78,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,805 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,358 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 42,844 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 30,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 17,604 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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FY65 BYD is a 2015 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY65 BYD, 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 FY65 BYD registered?

FY65 BYD is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is FY65 BYD safe to buy?

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