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YR66 YAW

2016 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,734 mi
Last recorded42,734 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 YAW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 38,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 35,917 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 35,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 35 18 run flat bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 32,031 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 21,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 18,577 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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YR66 YAW is a 2016 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YR66 YAW, 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 YR66 YAW registered?

YR66 YAW is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YR66 YAW 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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