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YH66 AVP

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,393 mi
Last recorded59,393 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 AVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 59,393 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,979 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox seal has a small leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,295 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 46,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,456 miles

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 40,454 miles

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

Undershields fitted restricting the underside inspection of the vehicle.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 36,633 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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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YH66 AVP is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH66 AVP, 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 YH66 AVP registered?

YH66 AVP is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2016.

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The MOT history for YH66 AVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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