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YG16 RZN

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,971 mi
Last recorded75,971 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 RZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 75,971 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sticking slightly when opening (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 75,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Sticking slightly when opening (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,709 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,063 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars (3mm)

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 12 Nov 2024 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars (3mm)

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,325 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside sill cover rear section damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,576 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 4 Jul 2022 46,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 14 Jun 2021 40,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,003 miles

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

run flat and conventional tyres fitted to the same axle.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 33,291 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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YG16 RZN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG16 RZN, 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 RZN registered?

YG16 RZN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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