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YE16 NSK

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 NSK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 120,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Diff slight leak.

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bulging, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff, from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,646 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 81,646 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,030 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 48,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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 NSK is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black 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 NSK, 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 NSK registered?

YE16 NSK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is YE16 NSK safe to buy?

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