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YL16 HGM

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,226 mi
Last recorded92,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 86,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 80,857 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,488 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 67,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 63,955 miles

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing

Fail 22 Sep 2021 63,955 miles

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

Headlamp aim too low Both Fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2020 58,026 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 58,026 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 46,277 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 HGM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YL16 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

YL16 HGM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is YL16 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 HGM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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