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Y300 CLT

2016 BMW 120

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,298 mi
Last recorded87,298 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY300 CLT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 87,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,183 miles

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 Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,658 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 43,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,111 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 18,111 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y300 CLT is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y300 CLT, 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 Y300 CLT registered?

Y300 CLT is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is Y300 CLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y300 CLT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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