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YJ16 JDG

2016 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,025 mi
Last recorded127,025 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 JDG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,025 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 127,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,828 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 108,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 96,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Oily residue around rear differential

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside and Offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Rear items in boot unable to fully inspect

Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Oily residue around rear differential

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Nearside and Offside rears (5.2.3 (e))

Rear items in boot unable to fully inspect

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,115 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 91,638 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 91,628 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear differential damp with oil

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,521 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,688 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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 JDG is a 2016 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JDG, 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 JDG registered?

YJ16 JDG is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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