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AK66 VYM

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,746 mi
Last recorded42,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 VYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 42,746 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 38,070 miles

All 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 28 Dec 2023 34,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,738 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,519 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,854 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 18,446 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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AK66 VYM is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

AK66 VYM is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2016.

Is AK66 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 VYM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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