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YH66 BDX

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH66 BDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,508 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Reduced, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers & Suspension Bump Stops Damaged / Insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 90,045 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 90,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres, 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 86,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,483 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 49,706 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 49,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,705 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE A BIG IMBALANCE.

Fail 2 Dec 2020 44,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 34,225 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))

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

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 BDX 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 YH66 BDX, 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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YH66 BDX is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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