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YL16 UKE

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,729 mi
Last recorded111,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 111,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,376 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 106,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,535 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,531 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,844 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 91,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,766 miles

Offside Front 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))

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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 UKE is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

YL16 UKE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YL16 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 UKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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