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YY16 EUF

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,612 mi
Last recorded59,612 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 EUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,612 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

squeal from engine under acceleration

Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,570 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,366 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 46,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,998 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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YY16 EUF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YY16 EUF, 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 YY16 EUF registered?

YY16 EUF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is YY16 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY16 EUF 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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