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YE16 LHP

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,200 mi
Last recorded135,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 LHP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 135,200 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 135,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 122,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,116 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40-18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,649 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40-18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35-18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 47,082 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 47,078 miles

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

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 LHP is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

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

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