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VN65 ZPW

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN65 ZPW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 91,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 91,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 89,178 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,778 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))

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 48,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,863 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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VN65 ZPW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN65 ZPW, 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 VN65 ZPW registered?

VN65 ZPW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is VN65 ZPW safe to buy?

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