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YF16 OYW

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 OYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 103,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 93,599 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 85,281 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 79,312 miles

engine cover and under trays

Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,293 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Day Running Lights not working. Headlamp assembly full of condensation

Fail 14 Dec 2020 57,527 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working LED lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Day Running Lights not working. Headlamp assembly full of condensation

Pass 7 May 2019 41,210 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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YF16 OYW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey 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 YF16 OYW, 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 YF16 OYW registered?

YF16 OYW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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