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YF16 ULB

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,106 mi
Last recorded113,106 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 113,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 104,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 83,481 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,048 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 72,957 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 May 2022 72,957 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on desh (5.2.3 (h))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,731 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 70,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 40,861 miles

nsf/osf break pads low

nsr/osr break pads low

Fail 24 May 2019 40,861 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm nsr/osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nsf/osf break pads low

nsr/osr break pads low

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 ULB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue 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 YF16 ULB, 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 ULB registered?

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

Is YF16 ULB safe to buy?

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