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YJ16 FCW

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,491 mi
Last recorded106,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 FCW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,774 miles

tpms light on

Fail 10 Jan 2025 90,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jan 2024 75,671 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray's fitted obscuring some engine component's

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray's fitted obscuring some engine component's

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,431 miles

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

Undertray's fitted obscuring most engine components

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 50,616 miles

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 19 Mar 2020 39,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 32,880 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 FCW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ16 FCW, 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 YJ16 FCW registered?

YJ16 FCW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is YJ16 FCW safe to buy?

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