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YK16 JCX

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 JCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 74,432 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 74,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on outer edge. Close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension damaged causing other components to fail.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 70,197 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,323 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 45,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 41,946 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 41,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 31,105 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 30,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure visible bulges on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure visible bulges on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 JCX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

YK16 JCX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YK16 JCX safe to buy?

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