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YE16 NVY

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,905 mi
Last recorded104,905 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 NVY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 104,905 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 104,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened the big one (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,593 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 81,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 May 2021 72,791 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 72,789 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 64,163 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,790 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 NVY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE16 NVY registered?

YE16 NVY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is YE16 NVY safe to buy?

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