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DY66 ZKX

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,302 mi
Last recorded60,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY66 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 60,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 55,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on

Wipers juddering

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 52,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 47,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 40,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 38,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,593 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 35,593 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,963 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 31,963 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers and under trays fitted.

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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DY66 ZKX is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY66 ZKX, 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 DY66 ZKX registered?

DY66 ZKX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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