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YK66 AVU

2016 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,609 mi
Last recorded29,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 AVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 29,609 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 29,532 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 29,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,407 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 26,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 25,827 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 24,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,696 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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YK66 AVU is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK66 AVU, 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 YK66 AVU registered?

YK66 AVU is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2016.

Is YK66 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 AVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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