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YC16 WCM

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,055 mi
Last recorded84,055 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 WCM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 84,055 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 69,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 63,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,113 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,347 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,947 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 41,678 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 41,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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YC16 WCM is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YC16 WCM, 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 YC16 WCM registered?

YC16 WCM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YC16 WCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 WCM 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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