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YK16 KRJ

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,569 mi
Last recorded79,569 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 79,569 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,560 miles

Upper engine cover loose

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock absorber dust covers split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 66,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened both front shock absorber dust covers split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper engine cover loose

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,494 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,105 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 40,105 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,169 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,785 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,602 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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YK16 KRJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

YK16 KRJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is YK16 KRJ safe to buy?

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