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YL16 VWY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,473 mi
Last recorded104,473 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 104,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 98,737 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 98,737 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 86,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 70,249 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,802 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2020 57,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 50,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 50,058 miles

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

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 VWY is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY?

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What year was YL16 VWY registered?

YL16 VWY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is YL16 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VWY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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