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YG16 ESF

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,368 mi
Last recorded99,368 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ESF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 99,368 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 92,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,835 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 84,779 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,948 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 64,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,950 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 ESF is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG16 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

YG16 ESF is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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