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YG16 OZB

2016 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,155 mi
Last recorded80,155 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 OZB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 80,155 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 77,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 75,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,620 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 62,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,374 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 OZB is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey 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 OZB, 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 OZB registered?

YG16 OZB is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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