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YG16 OJR

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,119 mi
Last recorded76,119 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 OJR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 68,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 58,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 47,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 37,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 26,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,345 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 22,084 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 18,211 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 OJR is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OJR, 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 OJR registered?

YG16 OJR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is YG16 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 OJR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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