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YK66 DMZ

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,175 mi
Last recorded69,175 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 69,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 68,655 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 56,712 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f, n/s/f , may require attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f, n/s/f, may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy has damage , may require attention (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r, n/s/r, may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside tray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2024 56,712 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f, n/s/f , may require attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f, n/s/f, may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy has damage , may require attention (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r, n/s/r, may require attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 44,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 26,092 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 21,325 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 14,879 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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YK66 DMZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK66 DMZ, 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 DMZ registered?

YK66 DMZ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2016.

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