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YK16 ORF

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,861 mi
Last recorded93,861 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 ORF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 84,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing on inside edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 63,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and wearing on inside edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,787 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 44,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,018 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 ORF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue 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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

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

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