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YK66 SEY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 SEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 82,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 78,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,883 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 74,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 51,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 48,193 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant low

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2020 48,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant low

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,994 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 39,990 miles

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

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 SEY is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

YK66 SEY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2016.

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