CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK66 KYA

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,865 mi
Last recorded89,865 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 KYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,913 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,004 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 65,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

brake warning light illuminated

messages on dash indicating faults

Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise operation of horn push

Fail 9 Sep 2021 40,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 26,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 21,379 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK66 KYA is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK66 KYA?

You can check the full history of YK66 KYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK66 KYA registered?

YK66 KYA is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is YK66 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 KYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK66 KYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK66 KYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.