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AK66 DBY

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,566 mi
Last recorded92,566 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 DBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 92,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 87,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,092 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 74,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 52,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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AK66 DBY 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 87.5%.

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 AK66 DBY, 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 AK66 DBY registered?

AK66 DBY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is AK66 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 DBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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