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YJ16 JMA

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,160 mi
Last recorded89,160 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 JMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 89,160 miles

Front and rear level links seized

Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,571 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 May 2024 72,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 64,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 60,449 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 55,411 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 46,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 34,439 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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YJ16 JMA is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ16 JMA, 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 YJ16 JMA registered?

YJ16 JMA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is YJ16 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 JMA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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