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YL16 GZS

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 77,829 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

wipers not able to be tested for effectiveness due to lack of washer fluid to screen.

Fail 7 Nov 2025 77,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

wipers not able to be tested for effectiveness due to lack of washer fluid to screen.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,314 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,044 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,081 miles

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged All tyres outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 40,201 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 40,201 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both sides 205/55/r16/91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 GZS is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

YL16 GZS is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is YL16 GZS safe to buy?

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