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YY66 BBE

2016 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,709 mi
Last recorded107,709 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY66 BBE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 98,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 84,901 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 69,173 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 48,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Wear Indicator. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Wear Indicator. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 35,362 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 33,785 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YY66 BBE is a 2016 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YY66 BBE, 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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YY66 BBE is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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