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YL16 UVB

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 UVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,719 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 99,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 78,683 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 62,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 47,568 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light on in dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2021 43,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,053 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 UVB is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver 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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

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

Is YL16 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 UVB 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 UVB have outstanding finance?

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