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YJ66 GPD

2016 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 GPD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,202 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 84,180 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured 2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 78,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 47,399 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,284 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm. 225-40-18 winter/rain tyres RSC Pirelli

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm. Winter/rain 225-40-18 RSC Pirelli

Rear brake discs heavily pitted worn and scored

Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,365 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 20,746 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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YJ66 GPD is a 2016 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ66 GPD, 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 YJ66 GPD registered?

YJ66 GPD is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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