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MD16 YXJ

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,131 mi
Last recorded137,131 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD16 YXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 137,131 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 123,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2024 95,872 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 95,868 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 48,569 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 10,959 miles

engine covers and under trays 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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MD16 YXJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MD16 YXJ, 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 MD16 YXJ registered?

MD16 YXJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is MD16 YXJ safe to buy?

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