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YJ16 URK

2016 BMW 216

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 URK
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,911 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 87,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,747 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 52,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 42,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,944 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 24,953 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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YJ16 URK is a 2016 BMW 216 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,545 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ16 URK registered?

YJ16 URK is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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