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YY16 VEK

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,732 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,861 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,400 miles

both front tyres worn on the outer edge

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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 VEK is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VEK, 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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YY16 VEK is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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