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YK16 LBV

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,547 mi
Last recorded94,547 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 94,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 94,400 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,334 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit on outer edge advise changing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 76,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads at wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,856 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 59,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 48,462 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

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 LBV 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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

YK16 LBV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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