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YT16 GFK

2016 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,300 mi
Last recorded67,300 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 GFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 67,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perished cracked

Offside Rear perished and cracked

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

oil leak rear diff

Fail 2 May 2025 67,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perished cracked

Offside Rear perished and cracked

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 9 May 2024 62,467 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 62,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 59,081 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 55,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 37,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 35,158 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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YT16 GFK 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 80%.

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 YT16 GFK, 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 YT16 GFK registered?

YT16 GFK is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is YT16 GFK safe to buy?

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