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YE16 NVN

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 97,137 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 97,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 92,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 87,979 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 87,979 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 83,405 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 83,405 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 59,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,935 miles

Emissions too low to be detected

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 NVN is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

YE16 NVN is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is YE16 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 NVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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