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YR16 LFD

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,376 mi
Last recorded112,376 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR16 LFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 112,376 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light indecating under inflated tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 75,208 miles

front caliper clips missing

Pass 2 Mar 2023 58,778 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 58,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,720 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 48,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 33,866 miles

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

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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YR16 LFD is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black 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 YR16 LFD, 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 YR16 LFD registered?

YR16 LFD is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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