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YG16 RWY

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,560 mi
Last recorded87,560 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 RWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 87,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray loose

Pass 11 Mar 2024 78,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,028 miles

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Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (rear diff minor leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (slight seepage from rear differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,035 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,061 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,654 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 34,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n//s/r and o/s/r 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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YG16 RWY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YG16 RWY, 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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What year was YG16 RWY registered?

YG16 RWY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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