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EO16 YFJ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,004 mi
Last recorded82,004 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 YFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,004 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 82,004 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 74,863 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,859 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,413 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 58,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 48,462 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 38,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 18,961 miles

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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EO16 YFJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO16 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EO16 YFJ?

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What year was EO16 YFJ registered?

EO16 YFJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is EO16 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO16 YFJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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