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YL16 UNX

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,257 mi
Last recorded69,257 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyres close to wear bar

Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,505 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 34,505 miles

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

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

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 UNX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

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

Is YL16 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 UNX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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