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YE16 ERV

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 64,037 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,067 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 36,231 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 31,152 miles

Offside Front brake disc pitted/corroded on outer braking surface

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

Rear brake discs lipped/worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 18 May 2022 31,152 miles

Offside Front brake disc pitted/corroded on outer braking surface

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

Rear brake discs lipped/worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bald on edge/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and cut in sidewall not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and cut in sidewall not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 24,749 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 19,009 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 ERV is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

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

Is YE16 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 ERV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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