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YJ16 FBM

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,945 mi
Last recorded50,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 FBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,945 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 44,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,550 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,175 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 29,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,369 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2019 19,718 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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YJ16 FBM is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black 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 YJ16 FBM, 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 YJ16 FBM registered?

YJ16 FBM is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is YJ16 FBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 FBM 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.

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