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YM16 UTX

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 UTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 110,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 110,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,523 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,953 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,469 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,918 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly worn on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall very badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (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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YM16 UTX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM16 UTX, 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 YM16 UTX registered?

YM16 UTX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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