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VK66 PBY

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,022 mi
Last recorded96,022 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 PBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,022 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 95,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre is slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2024 84,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 67,068 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 52,565 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 42,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,763 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,036 miles

Both front tyres worn/wearing on outer edges

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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VK66 PBY is a 2016 BMW 120 in White 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 VK66 PBY, 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 VK66 PBY registered?

VK66 PBY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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