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YJ16 VLS

2016 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,019 mi
Last recorded69,019 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 VLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,019 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 62,494 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 62,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,555 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 50,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,900 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (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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YJ16 VLS is a 2016 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

YJ16 VLS is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is YJ16 VLS safe to buy?

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