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AK66 LJY

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,692 mi
Last recorded89,692 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 LJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 74,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,663 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,824 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 55,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,598 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 43,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread split and cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 LJY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey 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 AK66 LJY, 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 AK66 LJY registered?

AK66 LJY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2016.

Is AK66 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 LJY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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