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AK16 VYF

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 VYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 60,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 55,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 55,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,338 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 40,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 May 2021 33,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,469 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 27,330 miles

Offside Front cuts evident in tyre tread

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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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AK16 VYF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK16 VYF, 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 AK16 VYF registered?

AK16 VYF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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