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YK16 MXG

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,307 mi
Last recorded89,307 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jun 2026 89,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2025 86,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 86,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 76,967 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 76,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,912 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 67,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 61,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 49,522 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 49,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,104 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 MXG is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

YK16 MXG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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