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AE66 YYV

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,824 mi
Last recorded63,824 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 YYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 63,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 61,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 57,912 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 57,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 46,468 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 46,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 41,649 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,432 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 33,630 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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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AE66 YYV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE66 YYV, 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 AE66 YYV registered?

AE66 YYV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AE66 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 YYV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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