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YL65 FLX

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,126 mi
Last recorded29,126 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 FLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 22,775 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Advise for Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 20,444 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Travel

Pass 23 Jan 2023 17,134 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 14,657 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 12,656 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2021 12,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 11,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 8,615 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2019 8,615 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Undertrays 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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YL65 FLX is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL65 FLX, 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 YL65 FLX?

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What year was YL65 FLX registered?

YL65 FLX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is YL65 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 FLX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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