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VA65 YFH

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,476 mi
Last recorded50,476 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 YFH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,476 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,070 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 41,070 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 29,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,135 miles

Both nearside tyres on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 22,695 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 20,074 miles

Under tray fitted

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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VA65 YFH is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VA65 YFH, 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 VA65 YFH registered?

VA65 YFH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is VA65 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 YFH 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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