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YL16 UWW

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 70,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 67,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 61,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 54,287 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 44,058 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 44,058 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 UWW 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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

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

Is YL16 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 UWW 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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