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FY66 UZL

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,854 mi
Last recorded88,854 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 UZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,854 miles

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

emissions too clean to detect

Fail 13 Aug 2026 88,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 29 Jul 2025 83,601 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Play in shock when tested jacked up (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,396 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Reposition Bulb & Reflector adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,396 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Replace Bulb & Reposition Reflector (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,791 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 59,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,750 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,446 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 45,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FY66 UZL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY66 UZL, 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 FY66 UZL registered?

FY66 UZL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 16 November 2016.

Is FY66 UZL safe to buy?

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