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AK66 EYW

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,217 mi
Last recorded95,217 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 EYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,393 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,393 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 61,586 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 61,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK66 EYW is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK66 EYW, 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 EYW registered?

AK66 EYW is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2016.

Is AK66 EYW safe to buy?

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