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Y22 FOS

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,759 mi
Last recorded48,759 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 FOS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 48,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 47,214 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 47,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 44,783 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 44,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 42,891 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 42,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,826 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 39,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 31,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 23,930 miles

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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Y22 FOS is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 Y22 FOS, 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 Y22 FOS registered?

Y22 FOS is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is Y22 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y22 FOS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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