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YK16 OSJ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,406 mi
Last recorded98,406 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 98,406 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 98,341 miles

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

Offside Front Brake locking device missing caliper retaining spring missing (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45w17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,422 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,098 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,397 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,397 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal rest low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 40,648 miles

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

Rear 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 OSJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

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

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