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YK16 MVW

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,841 mi
Last recorded94,841 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 MVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,841 miles

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

Offside drl light inop

Offside headlamp water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2021 94,840 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside drl light inop

Offside headlamp water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2020 86,607 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake warning light on

Fail 20 Nov 2020 86,554 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing all round (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,462 miles

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

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

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 MVW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

YK16 MVW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is YK16 MVW safe to buy?

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