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YK16 AJN

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,106 mi
Last recorded102,106 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 AJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 102,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,145 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 70,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracking slight movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracking slight movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray and covers not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Mar 2023 70,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracking slight movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush cracking slight movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (differential) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray and covers not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,131 miles

Damage on rear boot lid

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside & Nearside front tyre's wearing on edges & slightly perishing

Seepage of oil near rear Diff

Fail 13 Jan 2022 62,129 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Damage on rear boot lid

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside & Nearside front tyre's wearing on edges & slightly perishing

Seepage of oil near rear Diff

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,473 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 34,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,607 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear Will Need Attention Soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (also bald on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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YK16 AJN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK16 AJN, 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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YK16 AJN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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