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YK66 BXJ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 BXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,958 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,918 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 71,743 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 37,770 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2019 37,770 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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YK66 BXJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK66 BXJ, 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 YK66 BXJ registered?

YK66 BXJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2016.

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The MOT history for YK66 BXJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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