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YG16 UOW

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,249 mi
Last recorded100,249 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 UOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 100,249 miles

Front slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2026 100,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,269 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 87,269 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,764 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 8 Sep 2022 60,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 53,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 37,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,168 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 UOW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

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

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