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YE65 JZU

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE65 JZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 72,994 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 69,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 66,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 62,993 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 59,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,656 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 47,805 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,398 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 34,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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YE65 JZU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YE65 JZU, 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

How do I check the history of YE65 JZU?

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What year was YE65 JZU registered?

YE65 JZU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is YE65 JZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE65 JZU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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