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BL66 YHG

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,237 mi
Last recorded57,237 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 YHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,237 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge started to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2026 57,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge started to wear on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f shock absorber protection rubber boot split / broken

Pass 23 May 2025 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Up to half not visible (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,099 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Nearside Front wiper is partially smearing - 18" aero

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 24,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,205 miles

windscreen washers requires attention

Fail 22 Jun 2021 19,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

windscreen washers requires attention

Pass 26 Jun 2020 13,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 13,703 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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BL66 YHG is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL66 YHG, 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 BL66 YHG registered?

BL66 YHG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 10 December 2016.

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