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2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 102,692 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,122 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,681 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven on outer edge.

Fail 25 Aug 2022 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven on outer edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 81,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 81,007 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,779 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2020 76,779 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,612 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,612 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre stone chip (3.2 (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 NFC 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 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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

YK16 NFC is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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