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YH16 JCG

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 JCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 76,118 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 76,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 58,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 50,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,578 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 40,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 31,845 miles

AUX belt slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2020 27,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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YH16 JCG 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 YH16 JCG, 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 YH16 JCG registered?

YH16 JCG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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