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YG16 ORJ

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,546 mi
Last recorded103,546 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,546 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 72,283 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 58,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 45,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 35,382 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 23,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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 ORJ 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 88.9%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

YG16 ORJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is YG16 ORJ safe to buy?

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