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YG16 YCU

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,634 mi
Last recorded113,634 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 YCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 113,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,478 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 102,104 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 102,104 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 75,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,411 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 53,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 YCU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

YG16 YCU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YG16 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 YCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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