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YE16 DXH

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,534 mi
Last recorded89,534 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 DXH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 89,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 81,490 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 81,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 72,169 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 72,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 20,026 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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YE16 DXH is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE16 DXH, 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 YE16 DXH registered?

YE16 DXH is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YE16 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 DXH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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