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YG16 TMY

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 TMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,235 miles

vehicle has factory recall

Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,478 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 93,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 87,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 87,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 71,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,867 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 TMY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

YG16 TMY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is YG16 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 TMY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG16 TMY have outstanding finance?

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