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YK66 RVJ

2016 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,603 mi
Last recorded85,603 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 RVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 85,603 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,315 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 68,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 56,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,864 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 51,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,032 miles

signs on gearbox leak / engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on inner of front discs

Pass 20 Jun 2020 17,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 16,011 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 RVJ is a 2016 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

YK66 RVJ is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2016.

Is YK66 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 RVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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