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YJ19 FGW

2019 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,506 mi
Last recorded59,506 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ19 FGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 59,506 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 59,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 50,440 miles

rear brake pads low

Front Oil leak, but not excessive & rear prop-shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 brake discs wearing thin

engine coolant (clear liquid)

Fail 14 Mar 2025 50,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive & rear prop-shaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

all 4 brake discs wearing thin

engine coolant (clear liquid)

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2024 31,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 31,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 16,223 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 10,074 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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YJ19 FGW is a 2019 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 YJ19 FGW, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ19 FGW registered?

YJ19 FGW is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2019.

Is YJ19 FGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ19 FGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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