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YR08 MCK

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,197 mi
Last recorded69,197 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 MCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 61,095 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 61,095 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,063 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 44,528 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 44,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,077 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 36,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,812 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,541 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 22,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 14,522 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 14,514 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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YR08 MCK is a 2016 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR08 MCK, 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 YR08 MCK registered?

YR08 MCK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is YR08 MCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 MCK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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