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YL16 VSE

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,083 mi
Last recorded97,083 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 84,489 miles

Front both shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,684 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 VSE is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSE, 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.

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What year was YL16 VSE registered?

YL16 VSE is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is YL16 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VSE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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