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YL16 VJO

2016 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 74,524 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 65,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 64,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,288 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 58,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 38,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 25,236 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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YL16 VJO 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 72.7%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

YL16 VJO is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is YL16 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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