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BK16 YNL

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,720 mi
Last recorded83,720 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 YNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,572 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 65,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-R18-92Y Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2023 55,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just meets mot standards (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap 1.84mm thred (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,155 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 33,372 miles

Rear differential leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2020 33,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2019 26,881 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 26,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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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BK16 YNL is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK16 YNL, 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 BK16 YNL registered?

BK16 YNL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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