CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK66 RKV

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,066 mi
Last recorded105,066 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,066 miles

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

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

rear diff seal weeping

Fail 18 Sep 2025 105,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared, no repair carried out (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

rear diff seal weeping

Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,753 miles

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

cooling fan constantly on

Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,753 miles

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

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

cooling fan constantly on

Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,267 miles

n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,784 miles

n/s rear tyre worn down to 3 mm tread and also slight cracking on the outer side wall

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

slight weep from the n/s rear drive shaft seal

Fail 8 Sep 2021 60,784 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn down to 3 mm tread and also slight cracking on the outer side wall

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

slight weep from the n/s rear drive shaft seal

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,718 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 41,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pads getting low

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK66 RKV is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RKV, 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

How do I check the history of YK66 RKV?

You can check the full history of YK66 RKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK66 RKV registered?

YK66 RKV is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is YK66 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 RKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK66 RKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK66 RKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.