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YK16 NSY

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,514 mi
Last recorded162,514 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 162,514 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 158,574 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds have dropped

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 148,562 miles

O/s rear plastic shock absorber shroud has dropped

Fail 24 Oct 2023 148,560 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

O/s rear plastic shock absorber shroud has dropped

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,394 miles

N/s handbrake not as good as o/s

N/s rear shock absorber shroud has dropped

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,370 miles

N/s handbrake not as good as o/s

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,913 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,828 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (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 NSY 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 80%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

YK16 NSY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is YK16 NSY safe to buy?

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