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BV66 ZYG

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,939 mi
Last recorded104,939 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV66 ZYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 104,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 104,841 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 80,433 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 62,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 44,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in outer tread

Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,984 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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BV66 ZYG is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BV66 ZYG, 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 BV66 ZYG registered?

BV66 ZYG is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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