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FY66 ZFZ

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,964 mi
Last recorded171,964 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 171,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front and Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 166,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 163,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 163,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 147,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 135,134 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,225 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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FY66 ZFZ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY66 ZFZ, 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

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What year was FY66 ZFZ registered?

FY66 ZFZ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 7 November 2016.

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