2016 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YA65 VGZ
2016 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 127,047 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA65 VGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 127,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA65 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 120 (YA65 VGZ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected large crack in A zone (3.2”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
YA65 VGZ Mileage History
- 06/01/202492,475 mi
- 09/01/2025107,054 mi+14,579 mi
- 10/01/2025107,064 mi+10 mi
- 10/01/2026127,036 mi+19,972 mi
- 26/01/2026127,047 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 16,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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