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YJ66 ZKF

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,531 mi
Last recorded85,531 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 ZKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,531 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,126 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Fail 10 Sep 2024 63,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 41,064 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,387 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM ALSO BALD ON EDGES NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,079 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 27,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 22,758 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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YJ66 ZKF is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ66 ZKF, 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 YJ66 ZKF registered?

YJ66 ZKF is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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