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Y16 SSF

2021 BMW 116

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,457 mi
Last recorded132,457 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 SSF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 132,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2026 132,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Poss blocked filter (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged Showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged Showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 119,796 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 119,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 35,951 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,429 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 28,935 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,907 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,010 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,483 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,264 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 82,264 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,891 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,134 miles

both front wipers juddering

centre exhast bracket broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,777 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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Y16 SSF is a 2021 BMW 116 in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2021 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 Y16 SSF, 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 5 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y16 SSF is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2021.

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