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YJ16 URH

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,740 mi
Last recorded99,740 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 URH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 99,740 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 99,739 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 94,650 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 87,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi broken(part of dpf) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drive belt jumping/flapping

Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,045 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 77,891 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,008 miles

slight oil leak rear of gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2020 51,348 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 51,332 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,695 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 URH 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 63.6%.

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 YJ16 URH, 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 URH registered?

YJ16 URH is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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