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YF16 UCG

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,026 mi
Last recorded109,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 UCG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,026 miles

body work has a slight damage to nearside

Fail 27 Jun 2026 108,788 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

body work has a slight damage to nearside

Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,361 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn/bald close to cords+tyre tread damage/cuts (strong advice) vehicle require wheel alignmet (strong advice)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has a slight damage /cut

Pass 13 Jul 2024 85,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 66,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 51,452 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,801 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 43,702 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fronts and rear brakes looks low and wear on discs

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/18wr

Fail 14 May 2021 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18wr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fronts and rear brakes looks low and wear on discs

o/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/18wr

Pass 15 May 2020 41,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18- worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks worn and brake is binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 32,820 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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YF16 UCG 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 81.8%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

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

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