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YL16 VOM

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,350 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,425 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,193 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 28,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,618 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,166 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 23,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 VOM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

YL16 VOM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is YL16 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VOM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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