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Y55 CJO

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,472 mi
Last recorded87,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 CJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,139 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 73,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 58,697 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 57,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,139 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 32,329 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 20,059 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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Y55 CJO is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y55 CJO, 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 Y55 CJO registered?

Y55 CJO is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is Y55 CJO safe to buy?

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