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YL16 LOA

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 106,739 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 24 Feb 2026 106,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 8 Feb 2025 104,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,049 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 99,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Feb 2022 95,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 89,435 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp broken and not working

Pass 21 May 2020 81,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,406 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))

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

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 LOA 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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

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

Is YL16 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 LOA 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 LOA have outstanding finance?

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