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YK16 NGF

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 NGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,172 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,818 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts N/s/f rubbing on tyre (4.11 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake warning wires routed incorrectly (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 66,658 miles

Offside Front Inner Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,931 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,477 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 33,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 28,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,739 miles

Front 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 NGF is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

YK16 NGF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is YK16 NGF safe to buy?

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