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Y40 NGL

2016 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

149,229 mi
Last recorded149,229 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 NGL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 149,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 101,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 101,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 91,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 131,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 71,257 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 124,837 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 122,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 45,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35RF18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 40,450 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,179 miles

Both rear tyres low 2mm.

N/S/R indicator slightly white in colour.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,873 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,889 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 89,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,871 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 58,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2014 45,699 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,362 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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Y40 NGL is a 2016 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y40 NGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 123 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y40 NGL is a 2016 BMW 123, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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