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YK16 GDW

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,615 mi
Last recorded121,615 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 121,615 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2025 119,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,149 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 118,133 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deterirated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,181 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 90,181 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,552 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,200 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 66,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 GDW 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 66.7%.

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 GDW, 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 YK16 GDW registered?

YK16 GDW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is YK16 GDW safe to buy?

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