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YL16 AXJ

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,470 mi
Last recorded105,470 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 AXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 105,470 miles

Parking brake needs adjustments

anti slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Fail 5 Jun 2025 105,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake needs adjustments

anti slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 31 May 2024 96,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,789 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 77,789 miles

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,698 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,442 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in middle of front screen ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in middle of front screen ()

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,865 miles

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))

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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YL16 AXJ is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL16 AXJ, 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 YL16 AXJ registered?

YL16 AXJ is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is YL16 AXJ safe to buy?

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