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YS16 SDU

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,789 mi
Last recorded67,789 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 SDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,789 miles

Nearside Side repeater lamp intensity slightly reduced

Fail 7 Mar 2024 67,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lamp intensity slightly reduced

Fail 11 Dec 2023 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPMS warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,474 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 44,107 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 32,566 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,745 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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YS16 SDU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YS16 SDU, 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 YS16 SDU registered?

YS16 SDU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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