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YG66 UER

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,860 mi
Last recorded123,860 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 UER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 123,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 123,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,776 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 108,776 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 73,001 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 73,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,333 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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YG66 UER is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG66 UER, 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 YG66 UER registered?

YG66 UER is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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