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YG16 BWX

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,579 mi
Last recorded89,579 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 BWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 89,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,760 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,431 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 63,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,208 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 46,188 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 38,052 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 38,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,686 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 BWX is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 2,000cc diesel 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 YG16 BWX, 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.

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What year was YG16 BWX registered?

YG16 BWX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is YG16 BWX safe to buy?

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