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YK66 LFU

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 107,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 101,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 68,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 68,847 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 50,948 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

exhaust system deteriorated at front flexi

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,838 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 25,241 miles

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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YK66 LFU 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 88.9%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

YK66 LFU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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