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YL16 VXV

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,125 mi
Last recorded96,125 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( OUTER ARM ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( OUTER ARM ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & N/S/R Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,965 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,767 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 53,003 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 53,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,747 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 VXV is a 2016 BMW 116 in White 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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

YL16 VXV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is YL16 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VXV 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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