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YH66 HCJ

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,247 mi
Last recorded38,247 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 HCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 38,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 33,736 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 33,734 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,914 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 13,354 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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YH66 HCJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH66 HCJ, 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 YH66 HCJ registered?

YH66 HCJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YH66 HCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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