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YK16 NDS

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,918 mi
Last recorded85,918 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 NDS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 85,918 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 83,604 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,464 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint is deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 83,456 miles

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

Front tyres both worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,276 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 52,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 37,267 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 37,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,840 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 NDS is a 2016 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NDS, 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 NDS registered?

YK16 NDS is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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