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YL16 LNZ

2016 BMW 216

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 21658,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 LNZ
MakeBMW
Model216
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 65,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 65,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,878 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 60,877 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 57,792 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 54,673 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 24 Mar 2022 49,752 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 49,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 38,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 25,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,603 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 216?

Based on 40,066 MOT tests across 4,895 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,381
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,895
On UK Roads
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YL16 LNZ is a 2016 BMW 216 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 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 58,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL16 LNZ?

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What year was YL16 LNZ registered?

YL16 LNZ is a 2016 BMW 216, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is YL16 LNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 LNZ 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.

Does YL16 LNZ have outstanding finance?

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