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YE16 LVZ

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,129 mi
Last recorded71,129 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 71,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,875 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 34,105 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 27,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,042 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 LVZ 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 LVZ, 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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How do I check the history of YE16 LVZ?

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What year was YE16 LVZ registered?

YE16 LVZ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is YE16 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 LVZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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