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YL65 FON

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,490 mi
Last recorded134,490 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,490 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted repaired area around crack, slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 121,701 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 121,701 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,904 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 93,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 66,305 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 60,598 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,758 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 FON 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 FON, 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 YL65 FON registered?

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

Is YL65 FON safe to buy?

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