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YF16 UKW

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 73,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,548 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel rim repaired

Pass 12 Oct 2023 54,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 54,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,658 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

no access to boot space

Fail 29 Mar 2022 48,572 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

no access to boot space

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 31,969 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 UKW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey 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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF16 UKW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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