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YF16 TWA

2016 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,884 mi
Last recorded89,884 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 TWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 89,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute slight flickering (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,629 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 67,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly dull (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,927 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing noise heard on road test. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,931 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 49,931 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,347 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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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YF16 TWA is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TWA, 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 YF16 TWA registered?

YF16 TWA is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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