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DC66 YDJ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,978 mi
Last recorded43,978 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 43,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 23,023 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 21,938 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 20,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,768 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 18,381 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 16,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 13,366 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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DC66 YDJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DC66 YDJ, 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 DC66 YDJ registered?

DC66 YDJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is DC66 YDJ safe to buy?

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