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YL16 GZB

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,487 mi
Last recorded102,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 GZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,487 miles

Central Rear Lower diff pinion seal slight leak.

Fail 17 Jan 2022 102,487 miles

Central Rear Lower diff pinion seal slight leak.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,266 miles

Central Rear Lower diff pinion seal slight leak.

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Outer tyre getting low on outer edge.

Offside Front Outer o/s/f outer brake pad getting low 4mm.

Offside Front Outer o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge,

Offside Rear Outer o/s/r brake pad outer, getting low 3mm.

Fail 5 Jan 2021 82,266 miles

Central Rear Lower diff pinion seal slight leak.

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Outer tyre getting low on outer edge.

Offside Front Outer o/s/f outer brake pad getting low 4mm.

Offside Front Outer o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge,

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dipped not working . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer o/s/r brake pad outer, getting low 3mm.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,576 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

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 GZB is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

YL16 GZB is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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