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YJ66 YFU

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,840 mi
Last recorded39,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 YFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 39,840 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 37,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 36,665 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,914 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 23,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 20,376 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 16,039 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 YFU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ66 YFU registered?

YJ66 YFU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is YJ66 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 YFU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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