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YK16 HWD

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,832 mi
Last recorded75,832 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 HWD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 75,832 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 71,185 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 66,156 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy slight blow (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 66,029 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed obd does not pick up any signal (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy slight blow (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 52,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 36,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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YK16 HWD is a 2016 BMW 116 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 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

YK16 HWD is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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The MOT history for YK16 HWD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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