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YK66 OAZ

2016 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 89,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2025 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight scuffing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight scuffing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 79,213 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,569 miles

Brake warning light illuminating

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2022 65,928 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2022 65,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,132 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 59,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,376 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall splitting and 2 slight bulges in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake only just met requirements service/adjustment required

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 OAZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAZ, 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

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What year was YK66 OAZ registered?

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

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