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YK16 FYE

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,236 mi
Last recorded76,236 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 FYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear seat belts not tested due to obstruction

Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225 x 40 x 18 ..bad kerbing scuffs inner and outer side wall also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245 x 35 x 18 ..kerbing scuffs to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential pinion leaking

Fail 19 Dec 2024 68,219 miles

Offside Side repeater not working built in mirror repeater in op (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225 x 40 x 18 ..bad kerbing scuffs inner and outer side wall also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245 x 35 x 18 ..kerbing scuffs to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential pinion leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2023 57,268 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 48,957 miles

O/S/R pad wear wire rubbing on wheel

Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 39,494 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 39,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 32,056 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 25,377 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 FYE is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FYE, 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 YK16 FYE registered?

YK16 FYE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YK16 FYE safe to buy?

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