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YK66 LXP

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,466 mi
Last recorded94,466 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 94,466 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 86,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 80,053 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 80,044 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 72,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 tread on 3mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 carcks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 tread on 3.8mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 tread on 3mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 carcks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 tread on 3.8mm plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 53,905 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2021 53,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,209 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 LXP is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

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

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