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YJ16 GOL

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,300 mi
Last recorded84,300 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 GOL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,300 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,809 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 65,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,775 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 58,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,707 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jul 2021 50,707 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,046 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 34,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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YJ16 GOL 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 YJ16 GOL, 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 GOL registered?

YJ16 GOL is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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