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FY66 ZGL

2016 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY66 ZGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Large under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,951 miles

Lower large under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2024 87,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 55,550 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,003 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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FY66 ZGL is a 2016 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FY66 ZGL, 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 FY66 ZGL registered?

FY66 ZGL is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2016.

Is FY66 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY66 ZGL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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