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YG16 YBL

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,700 mi
Last recorded66,700 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 YBL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 66,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 46,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,437 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 YBL is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

YG16 YBL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is YG16 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 YBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 YBL have outstanding finance?

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