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YG16 TCZ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,049 mi
Last recorded92,049 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 92,049 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,018 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,797 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 70,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,548 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2021 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,195 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 TCZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TCZ, 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

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What year was YG16 TCZ registered?

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

Is YG16 TCZ safe to buy?

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