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YG16 UOM

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,035 mi
Last recorded73,035 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,035 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,388 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 69,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam. and items from rear view mirror. ()

Fail 15 Oct 2022 51,525 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam. and items from rear view mirror. ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 44,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 29,626 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 UOM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

YG16 UOM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is YG16 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 UOM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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