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YK66 LHY

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,852 mi
Last recorded101,852 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 101,852 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,073 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 92,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,029 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,145 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 57,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,190 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 45,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 34,955 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 34,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Fail 15 Aug 2019 25,574 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

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 LHY is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

YK66 LHY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is YK66 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 LHY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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