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YC66 VSJ

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,280 mi
Last recorded93,280 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 93,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,855 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,210 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,247 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,227 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,496 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,688 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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YC66 VSJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC66 VSJ, 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 YC66 VSJ registered?

YC66 VSJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is YC66 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 VSJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC66 VSJ have outstanding finance?

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