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PL65 VKV

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,669 mi
Last recorded95,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 VKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 72,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 65,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 58,633 miles

Lower Floor area covered

Lower covers beneath engine

Pass 25 Jul 2020 53,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,822 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 37,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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PL65 VKV is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PL65 VKV, 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 PL65 VKV registered?

PL65 VKV is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 February 2016.

Is PL65 VKV safe to buy?

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