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YL65 DVG

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,964 mi
Last recorded115,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 DVG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 115,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,910 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 75,500 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,717 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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YL65 DVG is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YL65 DVG, 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 YL65 DVG registered?

YL65 DVG is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is YL65 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 DVG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL65 DVG have outstanding finance?

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