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VK72 BYL

2022 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,375 mi
Last recorded72,375 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 11638,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK72 BYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2022
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 72,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,061 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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VK72 BYL is a 2022 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2022 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 38,724 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 VK72 BYL, 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 4 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 VK72 BYL registered?

VK72 BYL is a 2022 BMW 116, first registered on 11 October 2022.

Is VK72 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK72 BYL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK72 BYL have outstanding finance?

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