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YK66 SWU

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,985 mi
Last recorded111,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 111,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jul 2025 111,984 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 92,174 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 92,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,299 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 88,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,312 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,312 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 78,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 67,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 56,196 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 47,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,956 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 SWU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

YK66 SWU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is YK66 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK66 SWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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