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YG16 ACK

2016 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,196 mi
Last recorded50,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ACK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 50,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 43,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 36,808 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 31,326 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 25,739 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 19,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 16,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,702 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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YG16 ACK is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG16 ACK, 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 YG16 ACK registered?

YG16 ACK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is YG16 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 ACK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 ACK have outstanding finance?

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