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YK66 PSZ

2016 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 PSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,822 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 91,639 miles

Front exhaust flexi excessive movement(no leaks)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake slightly high

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,307 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both greased (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both recommend to change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure parking sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 76,307 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both greased (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both recommend to change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure parking sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,692 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 56,611 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 PSZ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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