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YG16 SYW

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,255 mi
Last recorded112,255 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 SYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,255 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2025 112,255 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 May 2025 107,443 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 May 2024 93,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 May 2024 93,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 79,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,072 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,568 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 30,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 26,413 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 SYW is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

YG16 SYW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is YG16 SYW safe to buy?

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