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YL16 AXM

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,805 mi
Last recorded135,805 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 AXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 135,805 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear slight oil leak on diff

Fail 21 Jun 2022 135,708 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear slight oil leak on diff

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 119,520 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 14 May 2020 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,936 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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YL16 AXM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YL16 AXM, 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 YL16 AXM registered?

YL16 AXM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is YL16 AXM safe to buy?

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