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YG16 XVX

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,774 mi
Last recorded66,774 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 XVX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 57,174 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 41,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,745 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 20,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,676 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 XVX is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

YG16 XVX is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is YG16 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 XVX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 XVX have outstanding finance?

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