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YH66 ZZG

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,065 mi
Last recorded98,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 ZZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 94,886 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 94,886 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,507 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked behind rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,582 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 45,495 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 26,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4mm worn off on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 ZZG is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH66 ZZG, 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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YH66 ZZG is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2016.

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