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YE16 LRA

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,119 mi
Last recorded116,119 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 LRA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 116,119 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,565 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,924 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 60,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge and Cut in Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,179 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 38,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 25,499 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 LRA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

YE16 LRA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is YE16 LRA safe to buy?

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