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YK16 GSY

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 GSY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,368 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 65,792 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,254 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,505 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,738 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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YK16 GSY is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YK16 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

YK16 GSY is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is YK16 GSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 GSY 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.

Does YK16 GSY have outstanding finance?

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