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YK16 FHR

2016 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,366 mi
Last recorded65,366 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 FHR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,366 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 65,365 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,931 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 48,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 39,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,615 miles

undertrays fitted

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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YK16 FHR is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK16 FHR, 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 YK16 FHR registered?

YK16 FHR is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is YK16 FHR safe to buy?

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