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YL16 VKT

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,948 mi
Last recorded91,948 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VKT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,328 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 82,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 69,747 miles

wear front and rear brake discs

wear rear brake pads

wear to tyres

Fail 30 Oct 2023 69,618 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

wear front and rear brake discs

wear rear brake pads

wear to tyres

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,068 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 30,603 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 VKT is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKT, 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

How do I check the history of YL16 VKT?

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What year was YL16 VKT registered?

YL16 VKT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is YL16 VKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VKT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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