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YL16 DXO

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,694 mi
Last recorded201,694 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 DXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 201,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 175,388 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 175,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 158,412 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 158,412 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 152,325 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 136,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 82,999 miles

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

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

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

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 DXO is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXO, 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 YL16 DXO registered?

YL16 DXO is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is YL16 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 DXO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL16 DXO have outstanding finance?

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