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YK16 MRJ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,278 mi
Last recorded27,278 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 27,278 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 25,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 23,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 21,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 20,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and wearing smooth outer quarter. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and wearing low outer quarter. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 17,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer qaurter. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer qaurter. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 17,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer qaurter. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer qaurter. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 15,761 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear low on the outer edges.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 13,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative on dash. (5.2.3 (h))

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 MRJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 MRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK16 MRJ registered?

YK16 MRJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is YK16 MRJ safe to buy?

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