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BL16 YWS

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 YWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 83,207 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,889 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 65,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,728 miles

Offside Front tire worn outer edge

Pass 17 May 2019 32,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive outputshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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BL16 YWS is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL16 YWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BL16 YWS is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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