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YJ66 YDR

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 YDR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 102,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,837 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 89,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 77,509 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,289 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 53,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/4018 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 46,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,448 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 YDR is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YJ66 YDR, 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 YDR registered?

YJ66 YDR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2016.

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