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YE16 EDU

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,639 mi
Last recorded96,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 EDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 84,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 66,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 44,041 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,572 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,993 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 EDU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YE16 EDU, 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 YE16 EDU registered?

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

Is YE16 EDU safe to buy?

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