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DC66 YLV

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,624 mi
Last recorded47,624 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 YLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 47,624 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 44,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 38,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 35,789 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2021 33,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2021 33,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 31,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,201 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 YLV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver 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 DC66 YLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC66 YLV registered?

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

Is DC66 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC66 YLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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