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KT65 UPY

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT65 UPY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 143,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 126,050 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,378 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 114,378 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 104,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,000 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,711 miles

Both rear tyres on 3.5mm

Fail 6 Oct 2020 80,711 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres on 3.5mm

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed before test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,538 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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KT65 UPY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT65 UPY, 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 KT65 UPY registered?

KT65 UPY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2016.

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