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YG16 PNJ

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,818 mi
Last recorded87,818 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 87,818 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 82,240 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,435 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 37,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 28,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,358 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 PNJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

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

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