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YY16 GXF

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,478 mi
Last recorded48,478 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 GXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 48,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 46,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND PADS HAVE APPROX 2.000 MILES LEFT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 42,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 37,598 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIP OF CORROSION

Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,092 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 23 Dec 2020 28,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 24,399 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 13,477 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 GXF 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 100%.

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 GXF, 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 YY16 GXF registered?

YY16 GXF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is YY16 GXF safe to buy?

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