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YE16 NXW

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,858 mi
Last recorded111,858 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 111,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,252 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 106,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 89,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 89,719 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 26,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,496 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 24,490 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 24,490 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2019 18,539 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both fronts slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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 NXW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

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

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