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BJ66 ZYT

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,957 mi
Last recorded87,957 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 ZYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split in rubber (clears the screen effectively ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 87,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Small split in rubber (clears the screen effectively ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,180 miles

all four tyres getting close to legal limit

Fail 4 Dec 2023 72,786 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,895 miles

Drive train light on in centre dash

Emissions too clean for a reading

Fail 5 Dec 2022 53,895 miles

Drive train light on in centre dash

Emissions too clean for a reading

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 31,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 25,556 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 16,094 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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BJ66 ZYT is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ66 ZYT, 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 BJ66 ZYT registered?

BJ66 ZYT is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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