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YJ16 RWB

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,213 mi
Last recorded116,213 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 RWB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 116,213 miles

rear brake pads down to 1/3rd

Pass 5 Dec 2024 107,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 94,157 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 94,101 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s/f more so (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to inner tyre side wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked but not affecting view

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,787 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,362 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,952 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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YJ16 RWB is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RWB, 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 YJ16 RWB registered?

YJ16 RWB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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