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AK16 ZYA

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 ZYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,477 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 86,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust system insecure and broken at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,381 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,890 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp lens damaged/taped, not affecting light intensity

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,120 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 35,344 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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AK16 ZYA is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK16 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

AK16 ZYA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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