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YK16 MYV

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,908 mi
Last recorded91,908 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,908 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,082 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 87,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 83,822 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,551 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

body slightly damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2023 78,551 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

body slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2022 71,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 71,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 62,206 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Door has been scuffed near the tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 MYV 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 70%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

YK16 MYV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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