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YE16 FBA

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,531 mi
Last recorded68,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 FBA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 60,237 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 55,199 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 55,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge - 225/45 RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 51,937 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 47,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 47,093 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 44,511 miles

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 30 Jul 2020 40,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 37,446 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 37,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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YE16 FBA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

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

Is YE16 FBA safe to buy?

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